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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies for a Cozy Holiday Treat

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are a festive holiday treat combining gingerbread spices and creamy cheesecake filling.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • ½ cup brown sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger fresh ginger can be used, but flavor will differ
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon consider using nutmeg for an extra spice kick
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda no direct substitution recommended
  • ½ cup butter use vegan butter for a dairy-free version
  • 1 large egg egg replacers can be used for a vegan option
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese substitute with mascarpone for a richer taste
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar maple syrup can be used for a unique flavor twist
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for homemade vanilla for a more robust flavor
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice omit if unavailable or substitute with additional cinnamon
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips dark chocolate or white chocolate can also be considered

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, blend softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, place dough on prepared sheets, create an indentation for the filling, and fill with cheesecake mixture.
  8. Top each with another scoop of dough, sealing in the filling, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes and store cookies in airtight containers for freshness.

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