Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies: The Perfect Holiday Treat
Soft gingerbread cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center—warm, spiced, and festive.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
3. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
6. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and flatten slightly.
8. Place a small dollop of cheesecake filling in the center and wrap dough around it to seal.
9. Roll each stuffed dough ball in granulated sugar.
10. Arrange on baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until set and slightly cracked.
11. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Chill the cookie dough for 20 minutes if it becomes too sticky to handle.
Make sure to fully enclose the cheesecake filling to prevent leaking.
Store cookies in the refrigerator for the best texture and freshness.