Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect combination of spiced gingerbread and creamy cheesecake. These soft, chewy cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. With their delightful aroma and rich taste, they promise to bring joy to every occasion—making them a must-have treat this season.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; add milk to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Scoop cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten slightly and place half a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center before covering with more dough.
- Pinch edges to seal and bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg