Description
Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies with a hidden, creamy cream cheese center. A luxurious twist on a seasonal classic.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, cinnamon, and baking soda, then slowly fold into the wet ingredients.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Scoop into small balls and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Wrap a tablespoon of pumpkin dough around a frozen cream cheese ball, sealing it completely.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American