Indulge in the deliciousness of Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies, the perfect holiday treats that combine the rich flavors of gingerbread with creamy cheesecake.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:24 cookies
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet, creating an indentation in the center.
Fill the indentation with the cream cheese mixture.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let cool before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
For a festive touch, sprinkle with more powdered sugar before serving.