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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies for Cozy Moments

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; beat until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Scoop cookie dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, making an indentation in each cookie.
  8. Fill each indentation with about one teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.