Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful autumn treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with a rich cream cheese filling. These soft, chewy cookies are easy to make and perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights at home. Each bite offers a heavenly blend of sweetness and spice that will leave everyone asking for more. Embrace the flavors of the season with these irresistible cookies!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree and egg until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spoon tablespoon-sized dough onto baking sheets, add half a teaspoon of cream cheese filling on top, then cover with more dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg