Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies, a delightful fusion of soft pumpkin cookies and creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for any autumn gathering or an afternoon treat, these cookies are bursting with warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor that will leave you craving more. The impressive presentation, featuring a luscious cheesecake center dusted with cinnamon or nutmeg, makes them a standout dessert for Thanksgiving, Halloween parties, or simply enjoying at home. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, these cookies will become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. In another bowl, cream melted butter and brown sugar until smooth; add egg and pumpkin puree.
- Combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the sheet, create indentations, and fill with cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg