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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

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Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. Each cookie features a chewy pumpkin base filled with a luscious creamy filling, rolled in a blend of pumpkin spice sugar for an extra touch of autumn goodness. Perfect for gatherings, cozy evenings, or as a sweet treat for yourself, these cookies are bound to become a seasonal favorite. Their combination of rich pumpkin flavors and creamy texture sets them apart from ordinary cookies—making them a must-try for any dessert lover.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree (Libby's)
  • 1 3/4 cups (219 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cold cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate.
  2. In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla, followed by canned pumpkin puree.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Scoop dough, flatten each scoop slightly, place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and wrap the dough around it to seal.
  5. Roll in a mixture of sugar and pumpkin pie spice before placing on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.

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