Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. This delightful recipe combines the rich flavors of creamy cheesecake and warm pumpkin spices, creating a cookie that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With a chewy texture and a luscious filling, these cookies are bound to impress your friends and family during the holiday season. Easy to make and versatile in serving, they can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven or chilled for a refreshing dessert. Whether paired with coffee or ice cream, these scrumptious cookies offer a unique twist on traditional autumn desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 115g cream cheese
- 110g butter
- 120g pumpkin puree
- 240g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g granulated sugar
- 100g dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (or 1 tbsp pumpkin spice)
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice powder
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg powder
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 50g granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice (for coating)
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (for coating)
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Whisk together dry ingredients (flour and spices) before gradually combining with wet ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, create an indent in each cookie, and fill with cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool slightly before rolling in cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (26g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg