diff --git "a/content/Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies\n.md" "b/content/Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies\n.md" index 237c132cf77be..69f56f0994609 100644 --- "a/content/Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies\n.md" +++ "b/content/Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies\n.md" @@ -2,44 +2,57 @@ up: "[[index]]" tags: - dessert - - cookie + - Christmas + - cookies - gingerbread + - cheesecake prep time: cook time: -source: https://inbloombakery.com/gingerbread-cheesecake-cookies/ +source: related: [] participants: [] --- # Description -These are the best gingerbread cheesecake cookies! They are chewy gingerbread cookies, stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling and rolled in spiced sugar. They're the perfect Christmas treat and every gingerbread lover will adore them! +These Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect holiday treat! A creamy cheesecake filling is wrapped in a spiced gingerbread cookie dough and rolled in a spiced sugar coating. These cookies are sure to be a hit at any Christmas gathering. --- # Ingredients -- [ ] 6 oz (170 g) **cream cheese**, cold -- [ ] 3 tbsp (38 g) **granulated white sugar** -- [ ] 1/2 tsp **vanilla** -- [ ] 6 tbsp (75 g) **granulated white sugar** -- [ ] 1/2 tsp **ground ginger** -- [ ] 1/2 tsp **ground cinnamon** -- [ ] 1/8 tsp **ground allspice** -- [ ] 1/8 tsp **ground nutmeg** -- [ ] 1/8 tsp **ground cloves** -- [ ] 2 1/2 cups (313 g) **all-purpose flour**, spooned and leveled -- [ ] 2 1/2 tsp **ground ginger** -- [ ] 2 1/2 tsp **ground cinnamon** -- [ ] 1/2 tsp **ground nutmeg** -- [ ] 1/4 tsp **ground allspice** -- [ ] 1/4 tsp **ground cloves** -- [ ] 1/2 tsp **salt** -- [ ] 1/2 tsp **baking soda** -- [ ] 3/4 cup (168 g) **unsalted butter**, softened -- [ ] 3/4 cup (165 g) **light brown sugar**, packed -- [ ] 2 **egg yolks**, at room temperature -- [ ] 1 tsp **vanilla** -- [ ] 1/3 cup (113 g) **unsulphured molasses** +- [ ] 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold +- [ ] 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar +- [ ] 1/2 tsp vanilla +- [ ] 6 tbsp (75 g) granulated white sugar +- [ ] 1/2 tsp ground ginger +- [ ] 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon +- [ ] 1/8 tsp ground allspice +- [ ] 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg +- [ ] 1/8 tsp ground cloves +- [ ] 2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled +- [ ] 2 1/2 tsp ground ginger +- [ ] 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon +- [ ] 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg +- [ ] 1/4 tsp ground allspice +- [ ] 1/4 tsp ground cloves +- [ ] 1/2 tsp salt +- [ ] 1/2 tsp baking soda +- [ ] 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened +- [ ] 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed +- [ ] 2 egg yolks, at room temperature +- [ ] 1 tsp vanilla +- [ ] 1/3 cup (113 g) unsulphured molasses --- # Method -1. undefined -2. undefined +1. Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper. +2. Add the **cream cheese**, **sugar** and **vanilla** to a small mixing bowl. Mix on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until the cream cheese mixture is fluffy and the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. +3. Scoop the cheesecake mixture into 18, 2 teaspoon portions onto the baking sheet. +4. Pop the cheesecake balls into the freezer until they are frozen and very firm. +5. Add the **sugar** and **spices** to a small bowl. Whisk to combine then set aside. +6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. +7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the **flour**, **spices**, **baking soda** and **salt**. Then set aside the flour mixture. +8. In a large bowl, cream the **softened butter** and **brown sugar** together with an electric hand mixer on high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary with a rubber spatula. (You can also use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.) +9. Add in the **egg yolks**, **molasses** and **vanilla** and mix for one minute on medium speed until fluffy. +10. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine on low speed. +11. Scoop the dough into 18 portions with a 2 tbsp cookie scoop, then roll into balls. Press the cookie dough to slightly flatten it out, then place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center. Then close the cheesecake ball in with the cookie dough and roll into a ball again. Make sure the cheesecake is completely covered in cookie dough. Roll the cookie dough balls in the spiced sugar. +12. (Keep the cheesecake balls in the freezer until ready to use for each batch of cookies.) +13. Transfer the cookie dough to a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 6 cookies at a time for 11-12 minutes.