Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough, flatten slightly, and place a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center. Fold dough over filling and roll into a ball.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.