Description
Delightfully chewy cookies infused with rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices, perfect for cozy autumn days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and sugars until smooth using a hand mixer.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy and fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this into the pumpkin mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Use quality vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, fall desserts, chewy cookies, cheesecake cookies, autumn baking
