Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies: The Best Holiday Treats Ever
Deliciously spiced and creamy, these Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect holiday treats to share with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and brown sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop dough by the tablespoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Cookies, Holiday Treats, Cheesecake Cookies