Description
Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, combining the warm, spiced flavor of gingerbread with a velvety cheesecake center. These delightful cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home, offering an indulgent experience that will leave everyone craving more. With their inviting aroma and charming appearance, they are sure to be the highlight of your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon; gradually add to wet mixture until combined.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Scoop cookie dough onto sheets, create indentations in each cookie, and fill with cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg