Description
Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies filled with creamy cheesecake for a cozy Thanksgiving treat. These handheld delights blend autumn flavors with simple baking steps for a fuss-free dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3. Mix in egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
6. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, then chill for 10 minutes.
7. Scoop one tablespoon of pumpkin dough onto the baking sheet, top with a dollop of chilled cheesecake filling, cover with another tablespoon of dough, seal edges, and flatten slightly.
8. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25
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