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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies recipe

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies Recipe: A Fall Delight Awaits!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious pumpkin cheesecake cookies that combine the flavors of fall with a creamy cheesecake filling.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and sugars until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and add the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until well combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet.
  7. Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie and fill it with the pumpkin cheesecake mixture.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  9. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon or a pinch of ginger.
  • These cookies can be frozen for later enjoyment.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg