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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies
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Experience the joy of the holidays with Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies—an irresistible fusion of soft, chewy gingerbread and a creamy cheesecake filling. These cookies are perfect for Christmas gatherings or as a delightful homemade gift that will warm anyone’s heart. The combination of warm spices and rich cream cheese creates a cozy treat that’s sure to become a seasonal favorite. Plus, they’re easy to make, making them the ideal choice for baking with family or friends. Roll up your sleeves and indulge in these festive delights that encapsulate the spirit of the season!

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 6 tbsp granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. For the gingerbread dough, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg yolks and molasses.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, spices, salt, and baking soda; then gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
  4. Scoop out dough, place cheesecake filling in the center, and wrap dough around it to seal.
  5. Bake on a lined baking sheet at 350°F (175°C) for about 11 minutes until just set.

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