Description
Cozy Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect autumn treat, combining a spiced pumpkin cookie base with a creamy cheesecake center. Each bite is a delightful blend of crunchy edges and velvety filling, making these cookies an irresistible addition to your fall gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to make and beautifully festive, they’ll quickly become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree with brown sugar and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto prepared sheets, creating indentations for the cream cheese filling.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden; cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg