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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies That Capture Fall's Cozy Flavor

Delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies that capture fall's cozy flavor with a creamy filling and spiced dough.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure recommended
For the Cookie Dough
  • 110 grams Butter Melted and cooled
  • 100 grams Pumpkin Pureé Press out excess moisture
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg can be used for vegan
  • 240 grams All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Apple Pie Spices Can use pumpkin spice instead
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Don't skip
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
For the Sugar Coating
  • 50 grams Granulated Sugar For coating
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adjust to preference

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Melt the butter and allow to cool slightly. Mix with sugar and pumpkin puree, then add egg and vanilla.
  3. Gradually fold in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the spice sugar coating.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and drop cookie dough onto a lined baking tray, rolling in sugar coating.
  7. Press into the center of each dough ball to create an indent.
  8. Fill each indent with cheesecake filling, taking care not to overfill.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft. Cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is room temperature for smooth filling. Press moisture from pumpkin puree thoroughly for better texture. Don't skip chilling the dough to maintain cookie shape.

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