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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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These Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies combine the warm, spicy flavors of classic gingerbread with a creamy cheesecake center. Soft, chewy, and festive, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or whenever you crave a cozy treat. The process involves preparing a rich cheesecake filling that is frozen, then encased in a spiced gingerbread dough and baked to perfection, resulting in a deliciously unique cookie experience.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Filling

  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
  • 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Spiced Sugar

  • 6 tbsp (75 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves

Gingerbread Cookies

  • 2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (113 g) unsulphured molasses

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a small mixing bowl, add cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat until the mixture is fluffy and the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
  2. Shape Cheesecake Balls: Scoop the cheesecake mixture into 18 portions, each about 2 teaspoons, placing them on the lined cookie sheet. Freeze the cheesecake balls until frozen and very firm.
  3. Make Spiced Sugar Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar with ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside for coating the cookies later.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients for Cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  6. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer on high speed to cream softened unsalted butter and packed light brown sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
  7. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in egg yolks, molasses, and vanilla extract on medium speed for one minute until the mixture is fluffy and well combined.
  8. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined to form cookie dough.
  9. Assemble Cookies: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion dough into 18 equal balls. Flatten each ball slightly, then place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center. Enclose the cheesecake completely by folding and rolling the dough around it into a smooth ball.
  10. Coat with Spiced Sugar: Roll each wrapped cookie ball in the prepared spiced sugar mixture to coat evenly. Keep cheesecake balls in the freezer until ready to assemble each batch to prevent melting.
  11. Bake: Arrange 6 cookies per baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 12 minutes until the cookies are set and edges slightly firm.
  12. Cool: Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Keep cheesecake balls frozen until ready to assemble to avoid melting inside the dough.
  • Cookies can be baked in batches if your oven or baking sheets are small.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container. They are best enjoyed within 3 days.
  • These cookies freeze well; thaw before serving.

Keywords: Gingerbread, Cheesecake, Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Spiced Cookies, Molasses Cookies, Christmas Cookies

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