Description
Spicy gingerbread cookies wrapped around a creamy cheesecake center, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 large egg (for filling)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a bowl.
- Add the egg and molasses, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves).
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to form a dough.
- Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes.
- For the filling, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth; chill for 15–30 minutes.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it, place 1 teaspoon of chilled filling in the center, wrap the dough around it, and roll into a ball.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Chill dough and filling properly to prevent leaking and ensure a soft bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American