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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Delicious soft pumpkin cookies filled with creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for fall baking with warm spices and rich autumn flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prep: Heat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl
  • Cream Base: Beat brown sugar and butter until fluffy, then mix in pumpkin and vanilla
  • Combine Dough: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined
  • Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth
  • Assemble Cookies: Drop dough, indent, fill with cheesecake mixture, cover with more dough
  • Bake: Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked
  • Cool: Let cookies rest on sheets 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing and even texture throughout the cookies
  • Chill assembled cookies for 15 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain shape
  • Store cookies in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days due to cream cheese filling
  • Slightly underbake for chewy centers – cookies continue cooking on hot pans after removal
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 185 calories
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: pumpkin cheesecake cookies, fall cookies, autumn dessert, pumpkin spice, cream cheese cookies, soft cookies