Description
Gingerbread cheesecake cookies are a delightful holiday treat that perfectly blend the warm spices of gingerbread with a rich and creamy cheesecake filling. These soft, spiced cookies are sure to impress your guests and make your festive gatherings even more special. Easy to prepare, they become an instant favorite for any holiday celebration. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as part of a cookie platter for your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth for the filling.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough, flatten them slightly on parchment-lined sheets, add a dollop of cheesecake filling in the center, and cover with more dough.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), bake cookies for about 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg