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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies - In Bloom Bakery

Delight in these spiced gingerbread cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for holiday treats or cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Optional toppings
  • to taste crushed gingerbread cookies for topping optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Mix dry ingredients; cream butter and sugars; add egg and vanilla.
  3. Combine dry and wet mixtures; beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla.
  4. Form dough balls, add filling, and optionally top with crushed cookies.
  5. Bake 10-12 minutes; cool before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough for easier handling if needed.