Description
These Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect blend of spiced gingerbread and creamy cheesecake, making them a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop dollops of dough onto lined baking sheets, make indentations, fill them with cream cheese mixture, and cover with more dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Make sure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for best results. Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg