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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies: Your New Holiday Favorite

Delight in these Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies that combine spicy gingerbread flavors with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for the festive season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Can substitute with unsalted butter and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Use light or dark brown sugar.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Molasses Provides classic gingerbread flavor.
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Essential for smooth texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Optional Toppings
  • Christmas Sprinkles For festive decoration.
  • Alternative Toppings Consider chopped nuts or chocolate chips.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Muffin Pans
  • Whisk
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together salted butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then mix in egg and molasses.
  2. Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and cornstarch.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mix until combined, form dough into a ball and chill.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease muffin pans.
  5. Scoop dough into muffin cups, pressing firmly to form cookie cups.
  6. Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly golden; allow to cool and create wells.
  7. Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth; add cinnamon if desired.
  8. Fill cooled cookie cups with cheesecake frosting and top with sprinkles or your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 15mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results and chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking.

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