Delicious Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies with Gin Extract
These Gin Extractgerbread Cheesecake Cookies are a festive fusion of warm gingerbread flavors and creamy cheesecake, enhanced by a unique touch of gin extract. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet indulgence, they are sure to impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon non-alcoholic gin extract
- Optional frosting: 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, splash of non-alcoholic gin extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat ½ cup of softened unsalted butter with ½ cup of brown sugar and ¼ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in 4 ounces of softened cream cheese until well incorporated.
- Beat in 1 large egg until fully combined, then stir in 1 tablespoon of non-alcoholic gin extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix!
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Whip together 4 ounces of cream cheese with 1 cup of powdered sugar and a splash of non-alcoholic gin extract for a delicious frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chilling the dough is key to preventing the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. Feel free to experiment with spices or add chocolate chips for a festive touch.