Description

Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. This unique treat combines the chewy texture of pumpkin cookies with a luscious cream cheese filling, creating a perfect harmony of taste and texture. Infused with warm spices and topped with a dusting of cinnamon, these cookies are ideal for any autumn gathering or cozy night in. Easy to make and beautifully presented, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween or Thanksgiving, these cookies will satisfy your sweet cravings while capturing the essence of the season.

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
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
In another bowl, beat melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree; mix well.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
For the cheesecake filling, mix cream cheese until smooth, then add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet and create an indentation in each cookie; fill with cheesecake mixture.
Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg