Description
Delightful cookies that blend creamy cheesecake with spiced pumpkin, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in the egg one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Gradually fold this into the wet pumpkin mixture.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with icing before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, mix in some toasted pecans or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, cheesecake cookies, autumn desserts, fall baking, holiday treats
