Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of pumpkin and cheesecake with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies, perfect for autumn gatherings or any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough on baking sheets, flatten slightly, and spoon cheesecake filling on each.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until set and golden. Cool on racks.
Notes
Serve warm or chilled with coffee or milk for a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Makes about 24 cookies
