Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with these irresistible Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. Soft and chewy, each cookie features a creamy pumpkin cheesecake center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet evenings at home, these treats will quickly become a seasonal favorite. With their vibrant orange hue and delightful aroma, they capture the essence of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and vanilla extract; stir until just combined.
- Drop generous dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool on baking sheets briefly before transferring to wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg