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Irresistible Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Irresistible Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies for Cozy Fall Moments

Indulge in these irresistible pumpkin cheesecake cookies that capture the essence of fall.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Electric mixer
  • spoon
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cheesecake filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparing the cookie dough

  • Cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.

Creating the cheesecake filling

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Assembling and shaping the cookies

  • Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough.
  • Make an indentation in each ball and fill with a teaspoon of cheesecake mixture.
  • Gently fold the cookie dough around the filling, sealing it inside.

Baking tips

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place cookies on a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Remember, the key to perfect texture is not to overbake! The cookies should be soft and slightly underbaked when you take them out – they’ll firm up as they cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword baking recipes, cheesecake cookies, fall recipes, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin desserts
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