Do you love cookie recipes? Are you craving something sweet this fall? This Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies Recipe is the perfect treat to satisfy your pumpkin spice cravings and impress friends and family.
Indulge in the perfect fall treat with these tasty pumpkin cheesecake cookies. With a soft and chewy texture and the perfect blend of pumpkin and cream cheese, you won't be able to resist these yummy cookies.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Pumpkin cheesecake cookies are not your normal cookies. They combine the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the warm, spicy flavor of pumpkin spice, all wrapped up in a soft cookie. The pumpkin puree adds an orange color and a rich, sweet flavor to the cookies.
You'll love these pumpkin cookies, which have a surprise cheesecake center that takes them to the next level. They're the ultimate fall treat! Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or with a cup of tea or coffee, pumpkin spice cookies are the perfect way to enjoy fall.
Sweet Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin puree is an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be used in a number of sweet recipes like this Pumpkin Bars Recipe. Its rich, sweet flavor works well in baked goods like pies, muffins, and breads, adding moisture and a nutritional boost.
Here are some of our favorite ways to bake with pumpkin.
- Pumpkin Cookies with Spice Cake Mix
- Zucchini Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Donut Recipes
- Pumpkin Pie Crescent Roll Recipe
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
Ingredients For Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
- Cream Cheese: Adds a creamy, tangy center to the cookies.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens both the cookie dough and the cheesecake filling.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of the cookies.
- All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure to the cookies.
- Pumpkin Puree: Adds moisture and pumpkin flavor.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: A blend of warm spices that are quintessentially fall.
- Baking Soda and Baking Powder: Help the cookies rise.
- Unsalted Butter: Adds richness to the cookies.
- Light Brown Sugar: Adds a deeper flavor and moisture.
- Egg Yolk: Adds richness and helps bind the ingredients.
How to Make Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cookies
Start by preparing the cheesecake filling. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add some granulated sugar and a bit of vanilla extract. Scoop small portions of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and freeze until firm.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. In another bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
Add the egg yolk, more vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree, mixing until combined. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Scoop the cookie dough into balls and press a frozen cheesecake drop into the center of each. Roll the dough around the cheesecake, coat it with a sugar and pumpkin pie spice mixture, and flatten it slightly.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 16-19 minutes. Cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips for Making Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
Tip 1: Be sure to chill the dough as helps the cookies maintain their shape and prevents spreading.
Tip 2: Use room-temperature ingredients to create a smoother dough.
Tip 3: Be sure not to overmix the dough. To avoid tough cookies, mix it until just combined.
FAQs For Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
To keep these cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze the cookies. Simply place them in a container or zip-lock bag, separating layers with wax paper.
They can last in the freezer for up to three months, making them a perfect treat to make in bulk. When you are ready to eat, let them thaw in the fridge before enjoying them for the best taste and texture!
Yes, you can! Just mix the dough and filling according to the recipe, then store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to bake, just take them out, assemble the cookies, and pop them in the oven.
If you don't have pumpkin pie spice on hand, don’t worry! You can easily make your own blend at home. Combine equal parts of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to create a delicious alternative that will work perfectly in your recipes.
Savory Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin isn't just for pies and cookies; it's a superstar in savory dishes too! Its naturally sweet and creamy texture adds a wonderful flavor to recipes, transforming everything from soups to pasta sauces. Here are some of our favorite ways to use pumpkin:
Baking Tools
To make these pumpkin cookies, you'll need some basic kitchen tools. An electric mixer is essential for creaming the butter and sugar and beating the cream cheese. Baking sheets with parchment paper help to prevent sticking, while a cookie scoop gives you uniform cookies.
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This Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies Recipe features a delicious combination of flavors perfect for the fall season. Another great fall treat is this Easy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe. They’re easy to make and sure to impress. Happy baking!
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar divided
- 1 ½ tsp. Vanilla extract divided
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 ½ tsp. Pumpkin pie spice divided
- ½ tsp. Baking soda
- ½ tsp. Baking powder
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Incorporate ¼ cup of granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Using a scoop, take about 1-2 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture and place it onto the parchment. Continue this process until all the cream cheese mixture is used.
- Pop the baking pan in the freezer to chill while you finish making the cookies.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk everything together until well blended, then set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and ¼ cup of granulated sugar for approximately 1 minute. Then, add the egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Preheat your oven and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper; set them aside. Next, scoop the cookie dough into 12 evenly sized balls and arrange them on one of the prepared sheets.
- Transfer the cookies to the refrigerator and allow them to chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a shallow saucer, combine ¼ cup of sugar with ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and mix well.
- Remove the cookies from the refrigerator and the cheesecake drops from the freezer.
- Remove the cookies from the refrigerator and the cheesecake bites from the freezer. Take each ball of cookie dough and press a cheesecake bite into the center, carefully wrapping the dough around it.
- Gently roll the dough ball in the sugar and pumpkin pie spice mixture until fully coated. Place the cookies back onto the parchment paper, arranging six cookies per tray. Before baking, flatten each cookie slightly for even cooking.
- Bake for 16 to 19 minutes. Once done, let the cookies cool for a few moments on the baking sheets before transferring them to cooling racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure to let the dough chill in the fridge; this helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much while baking.
- Use room-temperature ingredients, as they will blend together more smoothly.
- Don’t overmix the dough! You want to mix it just until everything is combined.
Jackie says
I love that they were soft and chewy inside, they turned out fantastic and tasted get.
Vicky says
Thanks! My kids ask me to make these pumpkin cookies all the time.
DK says
These pumpkin cheesecake cookies are incredible! So soft, chewy, and the cheesecake filling is to die for. Definitely a perfect fall treat!
Vicky says
So glad they worked out for you!
Paula says
These stuffed cookies were absolutely magnificent! Making them again for Thanksgiving.
Vicky says
I'm so glad to hear that you loved the stuffed cookies! They're definitely a crowd-pleaser, and making them for Thanksgiving sounds like a fantastic idea—your family will be in for a treat!
Caroline says
These cookies are such a fun idea with that creamy middle hiding inside. Yummy too!
Vicky says
Thanks a bunch for your sweet words! I'm super happy you loved the cookies—they're one of my faves, too! That creamy middle really adds something special, right?
Justine says
Oh my gosh, cheesecake stuffed pumpkin cookies - I'm in heaven! These were phenomenal!
Vicky says
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you loved the cheesecake-stuffed pumpkin cookies—they're one of my favorites, too! The combination of creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin is just unbeatable.
Cathleen says
This might be my most favorite kind of cookie! I am definitely in the mood for all things fall, and these cookies were perfect!
Vicky says
I'm so glad to hear you loved the cookies! Fall really brings out the best flavors, and I think these are perfect for cozy evenings.