Soft and spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center – the perfect two-in-one fall dessert that’s make-ahead and freezer-friendly.
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Prep Time: 25 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 12 minutesminutes
Chill Time: 1 hourhour
Total Time: 1 hourhour37 minutesminutes
Servings: 24cookies
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $11
Equipment
Medium cookie scoop (For portioning dough evenly)
Baking sheets (Lined with parchment paper)
Electric mixer (For smooth filling and dough)
Mixing bowls (Separate bowls for each step)
Wire cooling rack (To cool cookies evenly)
Silicone spatula (For scraping bowls clean)
Small spoon (To portion cream cheese)
Airtight container (For proper storage)
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Cookie Dough:
1cupPumpkin puree- Blotted to reduce moisture
2 ½cupsAll-purpose flour- Spoon and level to measure
½cupButter- Softened
½cupLight brown sugar- Packed
½cupGranulated sugar
1Egg- Room temperature
1teaspoonVanilla extract
1 ½teaspoonPumpkin pie spice- Adjust to taste
½teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8ozCream cheese- Softened
⅓cupPowdered sugar- Sifted
½teaspoonVanilla extract
1pinchSalt
Optional Lemon zest- For extra brightness
Optional Finishing Touches:
As neededCinnamon sugar- Roll dough before baking
As neededWhite chocolate- For drizzling post-bake
As neededTurbinado sugar- Adds crunch
As neededPumpkin spice- Dust lightly for aroma
Instructions
Prepare and freeze cheesecake filling.
Mix and chill the pumpkin cookie dough.
Shape dough and add frozen filling.
Bake until edges are set and centers are soft.
Cool cookies and store properly.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.