Salted Caramel Cheesecake-Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies
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Flavored with warm spices and the sweet taste of McCormick® Salted Caramel Cheesecake Seasoning Mix, these cheesecake-stuffed gingerbread cookies are perfect for the holidays. Make it gluten-free with a simple ingredient swap so everyone can indulge! This recipe was created in partnership with celebrity private chef, Brooke Baevsky @chefbae
Flavored with warm spices and the sweet taste of McCormick® Salted Caramel Cheesecake Seasoning Mix, these cheesecake-stuffed gingerbread cookies are perfect for the holidays. Make it gluten-free with a simple ingredient swap so everyone can indulge! This recipe was created in partnership with celebrity private chef, Brooke Baevsky @chefbae
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Instructions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, Salted Caramel Cheesecake Seasoning Mix, vanilla, and optional pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- In a separate extra-large bowl, beat the butter and coconut sugar until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in the molasses, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 22 to 24 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disc. Place one tablespoon of cheesecake filling in the center of each dough disc and wrap the dough completely around it, pinching the seams to seal. Roll into a ball. Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill until ready to bake.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the cookies about 3 inches apart and bake in batches for 15 to 18 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops are crackled, but the centers remain slightly soft.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. If desired, sprinkle warm cookies with reserved 1 tablespoon McCormick Salted Caramel Cheesecake Seasoning Mix. Cool completely to allow the cheesecake centers to set.
Chef Bae's Holiday Hosting Tip:
Freeze the stuffed dough balls ahead of time and bake before serving.
