Description
Delicious cookies combining the cozy flavors of gingerbread with creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Take a ball of cookie dough, flatten it, and place a small amount of the cheesecake filling in the center.
- Wrap the dough around the filling and shape it into a ball.
- Roll the ball in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing. Don’t skip the rolling in sugar and cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cheesecake, cookies, holiday desserts, festive treats