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Cozy Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies Recipe for Winter

Cozy Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies Recipe for Winter Magic made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture; continue beating until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar and lemon juice, mixing until creamy.
  7. Scoop out a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly. Place a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the center, then cover with another tablespoon of dough, sealing the edges.
  8. Place filled cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.