Description
Soft and spiced gingerbread cheesecake cookies with a creamy cheesecake center, combining classic holiday flavors in one irresistible cookie.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop gingerbread dough and flatten slightly in your hand.
- Add a small spoonful of cheesecake filling to the center and wrap dough around it.
- Place cookies on baking sheets, spaced apart.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until set.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft.
- Do not overfill with cheesecake to prevent leaking.
- Store cookies in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American