Description
Craving cozy fall flavors? These Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are the answer. Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies meet a creamy cheesecake center for a perfect balance of warmth and richness. Whether you need quick dessert ideas, fun Thanksgiving cookies, or a fall twist on classic treats, this easy recipe delivers big flavor. Ideal for a cozy snack, holiday tray, or sweet gift box, they’re a must-try for lovers of pumpkin spice and cheesecake. This recipe fits perfectly into the search for quick desserts, easy baking recipes, or even healthy-ish snacks if you’re watching portions.
Ingredients
115 g cream cheese
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
115 g unsalted butter, softened
100 g brown sugar
50 g granulated sugar
120 g pumpkin puree
1 egg yolk
180 g all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Mix cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until smooth. Drop small dollops onto parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
3. Add pumpkin puree and egg yolk, mixing well.
4. Stir in flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until combined.
5. Scoop a tablespoon of dough, flatten it, place a frozen cream cheese dollop inside, and wrap the dough around it.
6. Roll into a ball and repeat.
7. Bake on a parchment-lined tray at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
8. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling) for best flavor and texture.
Freeze the cheesecake filling thoroughly—it makes shaping the cookies much easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, cheesecake cookies, fall dessert, easy cookie recipe, Thanksgiving treat