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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies for the Holidays

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and lemon juice and mix well.
  • Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Scoop a tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, then fold the dough over to encase the filling.
  • Place the filled cookies on a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.