Description
Warm autumn spices dance through classic “cheesecake stuffed pumpkin cookies” that merge creamy cheesecake centers with tender pumpkin cookie exteriors. Delicious seasonal comfort wraps you in sweet comfort with each delightful, spice-infused bite.
Ingredients
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main ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
cheesecake filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
seasonings and spices:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, creating a soft pumpkin cookie dough.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by blending softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten into a disc on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place a small dollop of cheesecake filling in the center of each cookie disc.
- Carefully fold the cookie dough around the filling, sealing the edges to create a stuffed cookie.
- Gently press and shape each cookie, ensuring the filling is completely enclosed.
- Arrange cookies on the baking sheet, leaving space between each for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and cookies are set.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain cookie structure.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture.
- Experiment with alternative spices like cardamom or allspice for a unique flavor profile.
- Swap cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream for vegan dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg