Cheesecake Gingerbread Cookies

Start by making your cream cheese filling by adding your cream cheese and sugar to a stand mixer whip on high speed for five minutes then use a 2 teaspoon measurement to dollop your cream cheese on parchment paper place in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Start by preheating your oven to 350F 

In a large bowl, add your soft, unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a mixer mix until this is light and smooth. Add in your egg, vanilla extract and molasses and mix again.

Once all your wet ingredients are combined, add in your dry ingredients and mix until smooth, using a cookie scoop, scoop your cookies onto a lined baking sheet. 

Using a 4tbsp cookie scoop, scoop your cookies. place one of your cream cheese balls into the center. Roll into a ball and roll into your cinnamon sugar mixture and place on a lined baking sheet. 

Bake on 350F for 12-14 minutes.