Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect autumn treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with a creamy cheesecake filling. Soft and chewy, these cookies are ideal for cozy gatherings or enjoying with your favorite warm beverage. Their delightful aroma and festive appeal make them a seasonal staple that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In another bowl, blend pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet.
- For the cream cheese filling, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and egg yolk until creamy.
- Drop cookie dough onto prepared sheets. Create an indentation in each cookie and fill with cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 28g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg