Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Soft Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. These delightful cookies combine the rich essence of pumpkin with a creamy cheesecake center, creating a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, they promise to wrap you in warmth and nostalgia with every bite. Pair them with your favorite hot beverage for an unforgettable seasonal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, cream cheese, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Gradually add to the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spaced about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on sheets 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: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg