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Soft Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies


  • Author: Kelly Merritt
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Discover the cozy, festive delight that will warm your winter gatherings!


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, making a small indentation in the center of each.
  8. Fill the indentation with a small amount of the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly golden.
  10. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a spicier flavor, increase the amount of ginger and cinnamon.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Feel free to decorate with icing for an extra festive touch.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies