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A stack of three Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies with visible cream cheese filling.

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

These gingerbread cheesecake cookies combine the festive flavors of gingerbread with the creamy richness of cheesecake. They are soft, chewy, and perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Rolling (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Beat in the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. If desired, roll the balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  9. Place the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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