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Cassidy Morris

Gingerbread Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies

4 from 1 vote
These Gingerbread Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies are soft, chewy and so flavorful. They are a perfect combination for anyone who loves gingerbread and cheesecake. They are the perfect Christmas cookie to make for the holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 3 dozen
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks, unsalted, browned
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup + 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 3/4 cups flour all purpose
For Cheesecake Filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese (1 block)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

For Cheesecake Filling:
  1. In a medium sized bowl, mix together your cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. Scoop out spoonfuls of your mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and place in the freezer to set.
For Cookies:
  1. Pre heat your oven to 350° F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl add your butter, brown sugar and ⅓ cup sugar and stir until combined. Add your eggs, egg yolk, molasses and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  3. Add your dry ingredients and mix once more.
  4. Scoop out your cookie dough and place a spoonful of the chilled cheesecake mixture in each cookie and roll into a ball. Roll in sugar and place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool.
  7. Share and enjoy!!