Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

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Soft and chewy Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are filled with a rich and creamy cheesecake center! 

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They combine the warm, cozy spices of gingerbread and have a snickerdoodle vibe to them which makes them perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or a cozy night in.

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To make, use a hand mixer to beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy.

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Drop ~1 tsp. onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or plate that will fit into your freezer. Freeze for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.

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Whisk together the all-purpose flour, ginger, cinnamon, cream of tartar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cloves, and nutmeg in a medium sized mixing bowl.

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Cream together the shortening and brown sugar using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, ~3-4 minutes.

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Add in the molasses and mix again, scraping down the sides as needed.

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Then add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla mix until combined.

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Add in dry ingredients, gradually until ingredients are incorporated.

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Scoop the cookie dough into ~1 ½ – 2 Tbsp. sized balls.  Slightly flatten out the cookie dough and place a cheesecake ball in the center.

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Pinch the cookie dough around the cheesecake and roll into a ball again, being sure the cheesecake is completely covered by the cookie dough.

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Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Roll the cookies in the cinnamon sugar mixture and place cookies on the prepared baking sheet.

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Bake for 8-10 minutes, allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for just a couple of minutes and carefully transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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Sprinkle with a little more cinnamon and sugar on top. Serve and enjoy!

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