Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
These Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the warm, spicy flavors of traditional gingerbread spices. Soft and tender with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are a perfect holiday treat or a comforting snack any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Base
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
- 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Cookie Dough
- 6 tbsp (75 g) 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 (313 g) 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine cold cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 6 tablespoons of sugar, and all the spices (ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves).
- Combine Dough Ingredients: Gradually add the cheesecake mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms. The dough will be soft but manageable.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This will firm up the dough and make it easier to handle.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape Cookies: Remove dough from refrigerator and roll into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy once cooled.
Notes
- Be sure the cream cheese is cold to help in mixing and maintain texture.
- Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and tender.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated up to a week.
- For extra flavor, consider serving with a dusting of powdered sugar or a glaze.
- If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, you can adjust the spice quantities to taste.
Keywords: gingerbread, cheesecake cookies, holiday cookies, spiced cookies, soft cookies
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