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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies: A Cozy Fall Treat You’ll Love

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies feature a delightful blend of pumpkin spice and creamy cheesecake that makes them a must-try fall dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree 100% pumpkin
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 large Egg Yolk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
  1. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt until well combined.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until just combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate the pumpkin puree into the mixture until just mixed.
  5. Slowly fold in the dry mixture until just combined.
  6. Cover and chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Cream together cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, ensuring space between each scoop.
  10. Press a well into the center of each cookie dough mound and fill with the cheesecake mixture.
  11. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and filling is set.
  12. Allow the cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 450IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are ideal for gatherings and can be customized with optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.

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