Description
Indulge in the irresistible fusion of creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin in these delightful cookies. With a soft, chewy texture and a luscious cream cheese filling, each bite offers a cozy, comforting experience perfect for fall gatherings or casual snacking. These pumpkin cheesecake cookies are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, making them a must-try this season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy.
- On lined baking sheets, drop dollops of dough and place a teaspoon of cream cheese filling on top before covering with another dough ball.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg