Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fall treat that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm flavors of pumpkin spice. These soft and chewy cookies evoke the cozy essence of autumn, making them perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence at home. With a luscious texture and irresistible aroma, these cookies will surely become a seasonal favorite for you and your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together softened cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg