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Best Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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Unique dessert that captures the essence of the season, blending the spiced warmth of gingerbread with creamy richness of cheesecake.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cupunsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cupbrown sugar
  • 1large egg
  • 1/4 cupmolasses
  • 2 1/4 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoonsground ginger
  • 1 teaspooncinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoonground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoonnutmeg
  • 1 teaspoonbaking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 8 ozcream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cuppowdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract

Instructions

  1. To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the butter, leading to a tender cookie. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed, then add in the large egg and molasses, mixing until everything is well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. This allows the spices to integrate uniformly into the flour. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring just until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Avoid overmixing, as this can yield denser cookies.
  3. Now it’s time to create that creamy cheesecake center! In a clean bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. This step is crucial as it establishes the smooth texture of the filling. Once it’s ready, scoop teaspoon-sized dollops of this mixture onto a lined tray and transfer it to the freezer for about 15 minutes. Freezing the filling makes it easier to handle during assembly and keeps it from leaking out as it bakes.
  4. With your dough and filling prepared, it’s time for the fun part. Take tablespoon-sized portions of your cookie dough and flatten each piece slightly in the palm of your hand. Place a frozen cheesecake filling dollop in the center of the dough and carefully wrap the dough around it, ensuring the filling is completely enclosed. Roll each dough ball in sugar for a light, festive sparkle. This step not only enhances the look of the cookies but also adds additional sweetness!
  5. Arrange your prepared cookies on the lined baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between them to allow for spreading during baking. Bake in your preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set, and the tops are slightly cracked. The cookies will puff up and when they’ve reached that perfect golden color, remove them from the oven. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling period enhances their texture and flavor.

Notes

Make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing. For easier handling, chill the assembled cookies for 10 minutes before baking, especially in warmer climates.

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