Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate fall treat, blending the flavors of pumpkin pie and rich cheesecake into a soft, chewy cookie. Infused with warm spices, these cookies are perfect for cozy nights in or festive gatherings, making them a must-try dessert for any pumpkin lover. Enjoy each delightful bite that captures the essence of autumn!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg