Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. Combining the rich, earthy flavors of pumpkin with a luscious cream cheese filling, these chewy cookies are perfect for any autumn gathering or cozy night in. Their vibrant color and comforting spices make them an inviting treat for pumpkin lovers. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, these cookies will elevate your dessert experience and impress friends and family alike. Whether you serve them at holiday parties or enjoy them with a cup of tea, each bite offers a blissful taste of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- Pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients followed by folding in pumpkin puree.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop cookie dough, flatten it in hand, place a dollop of filling inside, and form into balls. Roll in pumpkin spice sugar if desired.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg