Description
Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with these Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies! Soft and chewy, each cookie is infused with warm spices and features a rich cheesecake center. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, these cookies promise to delight your taste buds and fill your home with the comforting aroma of the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in molasses.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto prepared sheets, flatten slightly, and add a teaspoon of cream cheese filling on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain slightly underbaked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg