Name: Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 31 min
Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients: 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold; 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla; 6 tbsp (75 g) granulated white sugar; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp ground allspice; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp ground cloves; 2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 2 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground allspice; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed; 2 egg yolks, at room temperature; 1 tsp vanilla; 1/3 cup (113 g) unsulphured molasses

Description

Indulge in the festive delight of Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies, a scrumptious blend of chewy gingerbread and creamy cheesecake filling. These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, offering a warm, spiced flavor that will charm any palate. Each cookie is rolled in a spiced sugar coating, adding an irresistible sweetness that elevates this seasonal treat. Whether you share them at parties or enjoy them with a cup of tea, these cookies are bound to become a cherished favorite during the holiday season.

Ingredients

Scale

6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
6 tbsp (75 g) granulated white sugar
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup (113 g) unsulphured molasses

Instructions

Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth; chill in the fridge.
Make the gingerbread dough by whisking together flour and spices, then creaming butter and brown sugar before adding egg yolks and molasses.
Assemble cookies by flattening dough portions, adding cheesecake filling, and sealing them before rolling in spiced sugar.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 11 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Holiday

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Customize your spices for a unique flavor twist. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Chill cookie dough to maintain shape while baking.