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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies
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Indulge in the festive delight of Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect blend of soft, spiced gingerbread and a luscious cheesecake filling. These cookies bring holiday cheer to any gathering, making them ideal for cookie exchanges, gift-giving, or simply treating yourself.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar (for spiced sugar coating)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger (for cookies)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for cookies)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for cookies)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (for cookies)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (for cookies)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cookies)
  • 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cheesecake filling by blending cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Freeze small balls of the mixture until firm.
  2. Mix granulated sugar with spices for the coating and set aside.
  3. Whisk together flour, spices, salt, and baking soda. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy; add egg yolks, molasses, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough.
  5. Shape dough around frozen cheesecake balls into smooth balls, then roll in spiced sugar before placing on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 11–12 minutes. Cool before serving.

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