Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. Soft, chewy, and infused with warm spices, they are a delightful blend of pumpkin and cream cheese that will elevate your dessert game. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in pumpkin puree and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fall
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg