Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies combine two fall favorites in one cozy treat. Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies are stuffed with a creamy cheesecake center and rolled in cinnamon-sugar for extra warmth and crunch. Easy to make and even easier to devour, they’re the perfect fall dessert for gatherings, gifting, or anytime indulgence
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling:
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5 oz (140 g) cream cheese, room temperature
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pumpkin Cookie Dough:
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¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar, packed
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½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 egg yolk
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¼ cup (60 g) pumpkin puree
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1¼ cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
Spiced Sugar Coating:
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
Instructions
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Make the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop into 2-teaspoon portions onto parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 20 minutes. -
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. -
Prepare Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar. Stir in egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. -
Form the Dough:
Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined. -
Assemble Cookies:
Scoop dough into 9 portions (about 2 oz each). Flatten, add a frozen cheesecake ball, fold and roll into a ball. -
Coat in Sugar:
Combine granulated sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Roll each dough ball in the sugar mixture. -
Bake:
Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced 4 inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11–12 minutes until edges are set. -
Cool and Enjoy:
Let rest 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Best served slightly warm.
Notes
Freeze the filling to make assembly easier and prevent leaks.
Chill dough briefly if it’s too soft to handle.
Use a round cutter to reshape baked cookies while warm for perfect edges.
Double the recipe—they disappear fast!
Best served warm for a gooey center, but also delicious chilled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (including freezing time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American