Spiced Cream Cheese Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, straight from the fridge
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3 tbsp (38 g) white sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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6 tbsp (75 g) white sugar
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1/2 tsp ginger powder
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1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
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1/8 tsp allspice powder
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1/8 tsp nutmeg powder
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1/8 tsp cloves powder
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2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour, gently measured
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2 1/2 tsp ginger powder
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2 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
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1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
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1/4 tsp allspice powder
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1/4 tsp cloves powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3/4 cup (165 g) packed light brown sugar
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2 egg yolks, warmed to room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/3 cup (113 g) unsulphured molasses
# Instructions:
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Grab a small cookie sheet and cover it with parchment paper
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Grab a small bowl and throw in the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Beat it with your mixer on medium-high until it's light and the sugar melts away, about 2 minutes
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Drop about 2 teaspoons of the cheese mix onto your lined sheet, making 18 little portions
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Put the sheet in the freezer until the cheese drops turn completely solid
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Mix your sugar with all the spices in a small bowl and set it off to the side
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Turn your oven to 350°F (175°C) and put parchment on two baking sheets
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In another bowl, stir together the flour, all your spices, baking soda, and salt
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Take your soft butter and brown sugar and beat them with your mixer on high till they're fluffy, about 2 minutes. Don't forget to scrape down the sides
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Drop in the egg yolks, molasses, and vanilla to your butter mix and beat on medium for a minute till it's all puffy
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Slowly add your dry ingredients to your wet stuff, mixing on low just until everything comes together
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Split the dough into 18 even chunks using a 2-tablespoon scoop, roll them into balls, then flatten them a bit
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Put a frozen cheese ball in the middle of each flattened dough piece, then fold the dough around it completely. Roll each stuffed dough ball in your spiced sugar mix
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Put your cookies on the baking sheets and bake just 6 at a time for about 11-12 minutes
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Leave the cookies on the hot pan for 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Then dig in and enjoy
# Notes:
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They're amazing for holiday parties and add a festive touch to any dessert table
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Make sure those cheese balls stay in the freezer until you're ready to wrap them up, it'll make everything much easier