Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate fall treat, blending the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with a creamy cheesecake filling. These soft, chewy cookies evoke nostalgia and are perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla; mix well.
- Blend softened cream cheese with some sugar until smooth for the filling.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop a tablespoon of dough onto baking sheets, place a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center, and top with more dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around edges. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg