Description
Seasonal warmth fills kitchens with pumpkin cheesecake cookies that blend creamy richness and autumn spices. Bakers discover comfort in each delightful bite, promising pure indulgence with minimal effort and maximum flavor satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for optimal cookie placement.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy and pale, incorporating pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a separate bowl, gradually folding these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Whisk cream cheese until velvety, mixing in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla to develop a rich, creamy cheesecake filling.
- Roll cookie dough into uniform spheres, creating a small indentation in each center to accommodate the cheesecake mixture.
- Carefully nestle the cheesecake filling into each dough pocket, sealing the edges to prevent leakage during baking.
- Position cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving sufficient space between each for spreading, and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden and centers appear set.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Ensure butter, cream cheese, and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain a perfect round shape.
- Use a small spoon or piping bag to add the cheesecake filling precisely, avoiding overflow during baking.
- Adjust pumpkin pie spice to personal taste or swap with individual spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for a personalized flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg