Christmas Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

These Christmas Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies combine the festive flavors of gingerbread with a creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these cookies are sure to impress your guests with their unique taste and delightful presentation.

The recipe is simple to follow and allows for creativity in decorating. You can use different toppings or icing to make them even more festive.

Delicious Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies for the Holidays

These cookies feature a spiced gingerbread base with a rich cheesecake center, baked to perfection. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 1 hour to prepare and bake.

Ingredients

• 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
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
• Optional: decorative icing or sprinkles for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the Gingerbread Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
2. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Set aside.
4. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Form the Cookies: Take a tablespoon of gingerbread dough and flatten it in your palm. Place about a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, then wrap the dough around the filling to form a ball. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Decorate: Once cooled, you can drizzle with icing or sprinkle with festive decorations if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 18g