Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect blend of chewy cookie and creamy cheesecake, making them a must-try fall treat. Each bite showcases the rich flavors of pumpkin complemented by warm spices, all wrapped around a luscious cream cheese filling. Ideal for cozy family gatherings, festive celebrations, or as a delightful snack with your favorite beverage, these cookies are sure to impress anyone who loves seasonal sweets. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies offer a unique twist on traditional desserts that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cold cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin puree.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) to the creamed mixture; combine until smooth.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly in your palm, place filling in the center, and fold edges over.
- Roll in pumpkin spice sugar and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are 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: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg