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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies bring together the best of two worlds: soft, spiced pumpkin cookies and creamy, rich cheesecake filling.

Ingredients
  

  • Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pumpkin Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer – For blending the cookie dough and cheesecake filling.
  • Mixing Bowls – Separate bowls for dry and wet ingredients.
  • Baking Sheets – For baking the cookies.
  • Parchment Paper – To prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.

Method
 

  1. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy; chill.
  2. Make Cookie Dough: Cream butter and sugars; add pumpkin and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients and combine with wet ingredients.
  3. Assemble Cookies: Place a bit of cheesecake filling inside flattened cookie dough pieces, sealing edges.
  4. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.