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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
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Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. Soft, chewy pumpkin cookies are filled with a rich and creamy cheesecake center, then rolled in a delightful pumpkin spice sugar coating. Perfect for autumn gatherings, cozy nights in, or as a sweet gift, these cookies embody the season’s flavors and will impress any pumpkin lover. With straightforward steps and easy-to-find ingredients, even beginner bakers can create this delectable dessert. Enjoy them warm with a hot beverage or as a charming party favor—these cookies are sure to be the highlight of any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 3 tbsp granulated white sugar (for filling)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar (for cookie dough)
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (for cookie dough)
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (Libby's)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice (for cookie dough)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla (for cookie dough)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by softening butter and chilling cream cheese.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; chill.
  3. Mix cookie dough by creaming butter and sugar, then adding egg yolks, pumpkin puree, and dry ingredients.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) while assembling cookies: flatten dough, add cheesecake filling, seal, and roll into balls.
  5. Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden.

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