Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. Soft and chewy, each cookie features a delightful cream cheese center, blending the sweet richness of pumpkin with warm spices. Perfect for fall gatherings or a comforting treat at home, these cookies are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth. Add the egg and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet; press a dollop of cream cheese filling into the center of each mound and cover with more dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden at the edges. Let cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg