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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies: The Best Holiday Treat Recipe

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies
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Delight in the flavors of the season with these Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies. They are a perfect combination of rich cheesecake and spiced gingerbread, making them the ideal holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
  7. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, creating a small well in the center. Fill the well with a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a festive touch, add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before serving.
  • These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.

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