Description
Golden Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect autumn treat, combining creamy cheesecake with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices. These soft, chewy cookies offer a delightful aroma and taste that will transport you to cozy fall afternoons. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with your favorite warm beverage, these cookies promise to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool for five minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg