Description
Delicious Oatmeal Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies that combine the flavors of pumpkin and cheesecake in a soft, chewy cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then mix in the pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth to create the cheesecake filling.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out a portion of the cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place a small dollop of the cheesecake filling in the center, then wrap the dough around it to form a ball.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added texture, consider mixing in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, increase the cinnamon and nutmeg to taste or add a pinch of ground ginger.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg