Irresistible Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies: The Best Fall Treats
These Irresistible Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect fall treat, combining the flavors of pumpkin and cheesecake in a soft, delicious cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the pumpkin puree and cream cheese, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough.
- These cookies can be frosted with a cream cheese icing for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Cheesecake, Cookies, Fall Treats, Desserts