Best Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Best Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are a scrumptious autumn treat that perfectly marries the flavors of pumpkin and creamy cheesecake in every soft, chewy bite. Infused with warm spices and drizzled with cream cheese frosting, these cookies are ideal for fall gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re sure to become your favorite seasonal dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
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 powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are still soft. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg