Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of soft, chewy pumpkin cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center. These pumpkin cheesecake cookies capture the essence of autumn with warm spices and a rich flavor that will have everyone begging for more. Perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or simply a cozy treat, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in pumpkin puree and egg until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until no dry streaks remain.
- Assemble Cookies: Drop half of the cookie dough onto lined baking sheets. Place a dollop of cream cheese filling in the center and cover with remaining dough.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft. Cool on wire racks.
- 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: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg