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Festive Gingerbread Cheesecake Delight

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Festive Gingerbread Cheesecake Delight is a holiday cookie that combines spiced gingerbread dough with a creamy cheesecake filling. Warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves create nostalgic holiday flavors, while the smooth center adds a tangy surprise in every bite.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp ground cloves

½ tsp salt

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/3 cup molasses

For the Cheesecake Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses, mixing until smooth. Gradually stir in dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
  4. For the filling, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop into 1-inch balls and freeze for 15 minutes.
  5. Flatten 1 tablespoon of cookie dough in your palm, wrap around a cheesecake ball, and seal edges. Roll gently into a ball.
  6. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set. Cool 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Roll dough balls in sugar before baking for a sparkly finish.

Add orange zest to the dough for a citrus twist.

Mix white chocolate into the filling for a richer taste.

Decorate baked cookies with melted white chocolate and crushed candy canes for a festive touch.

Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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