I love gingerbread. The warm spice, the cozy smell – it just feels like the holidays, doesn’t it? If you’re a gingerbread fan like me, you’re in for a treat today. I’ve put together two fantastic gingerbread cookie recipes that I think you’ll really enjoy baking and sharing.
From soft, chewy cookies with creamy centers to classic frosted cutouts, there’s a gingerbread recipe here for everyone. Let’s get baking!
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- 1. Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies – A Sweet Holiday Treat
- 2. Classic Frosted Gingerbread Cookies – Simple & Sweet
Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies – A Sweet Holiday Treat
These cookies bring together classic gingerbread flavor with a creamy cheesecake center. They are soft, chewy, and perfect for a festive occasion.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Softened Cream Cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the gingerbread cookie dough helps prevent spreading and makes it easier to work with when adding the cheesecake center.
What You Need
- All-purpose flour
- Ground ginger
- Brown sugar
- Cream cheese
- Eggs
⏱️ Time: 45 minutes🍽️ Yields: 24 cookies
How to Make It
Step 1: Prepare Cookie Dough
Combine all the dry ingredients like flour, spices, and sugar in a bowl. Then, add softened butter and an egg, mixing until a soft gingerbread dough forms. Make sure it’s well blended.
Step 2: Mix Cheesecake Filling
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a little sugar and a splash of vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake Cookies
Take small amounts of cookie dough and flatten them. Place a tiny scoop of cheesecake filling in the middle, then carefully wrap the dough around it, sealing completely. Bake until the cookies are lightly golden and set.
📝 Final Note
Store these delicious gingerbread cheesecake cookies in the refrigerator to keep the filling fresh and firm.
Classic Frosted Gingerbread Cookies – Simple & Sweet
These are the gingerbread cookies you remember from childhood. They are perfectly spiced, cut into fun shapes, and topped with a sweet, simple frosting.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Don’t Overmix: Mix your gingerbread dough just until the ingredients are combined to keep your cookies tender and prevent them from becoming tough.
- Cool Completely: Make sure your baked gingerbread cookies are fully cooled before you add any frosting, or it will melt and run off.
What You Need
- Molasses
- Cinnamon
- Baking soda
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
⏱️ Time: 1 hour🍽️ Yields: 30 cookies
How to Make It
Step 1: Mix Gingerbread Dough
Start by beating together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then, add molasses and an egg. Gradually mix in all the dry ingredients until a firm, workable gingerbread dough forms.
Step 2: Roll and Cut Shapes
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to create fun gingerbread shapes.
Step 3: Bake and Decorate
Bake the cookies until their edges are firm and slightly golden. Let them cool completely on a wire rack, then prepare a simple icing with powdered sugar and milk to decorate them.
📝 Final Note
You can add a few drops of food coloring to your frosting for extra festive designs on your gingerbread cookies.