Description

These Heavenly Spiced Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies bring together the perfect blend of festive spices and creamy cheesecake filling. Wrapped in a soft gingerbread cookie dough and coated in spiced sugar, they’re the ultimate holiday indulgence. Whether for a party, gifting, or a cozy evening treat, these cookies will win hearts with every bite.

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Filling:

6 oz (170 g) cold cream cheese
3 tbsp (38 g) granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Spiced Sugar Coating:

6 tbsp (75 g) granulated 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

For the Gingerbread Cookie Dough:

2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour
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
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (165 g) packed light brown sugar
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup (113 g) unsulphured molasses

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

In a small bowl, beat the cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined tray, flatten slightly, and freeze for at least 1 hour or until firm.

2. Make the Spiced Sugar Coating

Mix the granulated sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves in a small bowl. Set aside for coating.

3. Prepare the Gingerbread Cookie Dough

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, salt, and baking soda.
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg yolks one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and molasses, mixing until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until a dough forms.

4. Assemble the Cookies

Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of the gingerbread dough and flatten into disks.
Place a frozen cheesecake filling disc in the center of each disk. Wrap the dough around the filling, ensuring it’s fully enclosed.
Roll each stuffed dough ball in the spiced sugar mixture to coat evenly.

5. Bake the Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly cracked on top.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a smoother assembly, keep the cheesecake filling frozen until use.
Avoid overbaking to maintain soft, chewy cookies.
Fresh spices enhance the flavor—ensure yours are aromatic and not past their prime.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American