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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies: The Best Festive Treats to Bake

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies
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Enjoy the delicious combination of gingerbread and cheesecake with these festive cookies, perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Drop tablespoons of cookie dough on a baking sheet and make a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
  7. Fill each indentation with a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.
  • You can refrigerate the dough overnight for a better flavor.

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Keywords: Gingerbread, Cheesecake, Cookies, Festive Treats, Holiday Baking

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