Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate fall treat, combining soft, spiced pumpkin cookie dough with a creamy cheesecake frosting. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, these cookies offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving more. Indulge in the essence of autumn with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree and eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on wire racks while making the cream cheese frosting by beating softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cookies once they are cool enough to handle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg