Description
Indulge in the autumnal delight of Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies! These soft, spiced cookies are filled with a rich cream cheese mixture that perfectly complements the warm flavors of pumpkin and fall spices. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these treats are sure to impress pumpkin lovers of all ages. With their beautiful presentation rolled in spiced sugar, they not only taste delicious but also look stunning on any dessert platter. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cookies are your new go-to for seasonal sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 115 g cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 110 g butter
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 100 g dark brown sugar
- 120 g pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 240 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 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
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground allspice
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth; set aside.
- For the cookie dough, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Scoop cookie dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and flatten slightly. Add a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center; cover with more dough.
- Roll each cookie ball in a mixture of granulated sugar and spices before baking for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg