Description
Savor the essence of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices, these cookies are perfect for fall gatherings or a sweet pick-me-up. The nostalgic aroma will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to indulge in this seasonal delight. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice blend
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice blend, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed—do not overmix.
- Drop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden while centers remain soft.
- Let cool on 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: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg