Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful pumpkin cheesecake cookies. Each soft, fluffy cookie is infused with creamy cheesecake filling and warm spices, creating a flavor experience that will transport you to autumn bliss. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or a peaceful afternoon treat, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and fold gently until just combined.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough on prepared sheets; create an indent for cream cheese filling.
- Fill each indent with about half a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using pumpkin spice blends or incorporating chocolate chips. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.