Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. Each bite offers a perfect balance of creamy pumpkin and warm spices, creating a cozy treat that’s ideal for gatherings or a comforting evening at home. Topped with smooth cream cheese frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the brown sugar and softened butter until fluffy. Add the pumpkin puree and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- For the frosting, blend softened cream cheese with vanilla extract until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg