Description
Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, merging the warm, spiced flavors of gingerbread with a creamy cheesecake center. These delightful cookies are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home. Each bite offers a satisfying contrast of textures and flavors that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and bring joy to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and eggs until fluffy. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract to create the cheesecake filling.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, place half a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and wrap the dough around it to form a ball.
- Arrange cookie balls on prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden but soft in the center.
- Allow cooling on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg