Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate autumn treat, combining the rich flavors of creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin in every bite. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these soft and chewy cookies will quickly become a seasonal favorite. The delightful aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg will fill your kitchen, making them irresistible to anyone nearby!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
- 3. In a separate bowl, beat brown sugar and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- 4. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- 5. Gradually fold in the dry mixture until just combined.
- 6. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- 7. On lined baking sheets, drop tablespoonfuls of dough, make an indent, fill with cream cheese mixture, and cover with more dough.
- 8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg