Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of autumn with these Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. Featuring a rich pumpkin base and a luscious cream cheese center, these cookies blend the best of both worlds—soft, chewy cookies and rich cheesecake. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, pumpkin puree, and one egg until smooth. Gradually combine with the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy. Add powdered sugar and the remaining egg; mix until smooth.
- Drop cookie dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Create an indentation in each cookie and fill it with cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (32g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 28mg