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Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday: Indulgent Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday : Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies
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Celebrate the holiday season with these indulgent gingerbread cheesecake cookies, a delightful treat that combines the flavors of gingerbread with rich cheesecake.

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 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and molasses until smooth.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet, then create a small well in the center of each cookie.
  8. Fill each well with the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  10. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add crushed gingerbread cookies on top of the cream cheese filling.
  • These cookies are best served chilled or at room temperature.

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Keywords: Christmas, Cookies, Gingerbread, Cheesecake, Holiday

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