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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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These Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies combine the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread with a creamy cheesecake center for a festive and delicious treat. The cookie dough is infused with traditional gingerbread spices and molasses, while the frozen cheesecake filling adds a surprising, luscious twist inside each bite. Perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you want a comforting, sweet dessert with a unique flair.

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 the Cheesecake Filling: Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a small mixing bowl, add the cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is fluffy and the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Scoop the cheesecake mixture into 18 portions of 2 teaspoons each onto the lined cookie sheet. Freeze these cheesecake balls until they are very firm.
  2. Make the Spiced Sugar: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk well to blend all spices evenly, then set aside.
  3. Prepare the Gingerbread Cookie Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry flour mixture aside. In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and light brown sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. Add the egg yolks, molasses, and vanilla extract, then mix on medium speed for 1 minute until fluffy. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  4. Assemble the Cookies: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out 18 dough balls. Flatten each dough ball slightly in your palm, then place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center. Carefully wrap the dough around the cheesecake to fully enclose it, rolling gently to form a smooth ball ensuring no cheesecake is exposed. Roll each filled dough ball in the prepared spiced sugar to coat evenly. Keep the cheesecake balls frozen until ready to assemble each batch.
  5. Bake the Cookies: Place the cheesecake-filled and spiced sugar-coated cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly (about 6 cookies per sheet). Bake in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the cookies look firm but still soft in the center.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet to set. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy these festive treats warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Keep cheesecake balls frozen until they are ready to be wrapped in dough to prevent melting.
  • Use room temperature egg yolks for better mixing in the cookie dough.
  • You can prepare the cheesecake filling and freeze it ahead of time to speed up assembly.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Make sure to fully seal the cheesecake inside the dough to avoid leakage during baking.

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

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