Pumpkin Butter Cheesecake Cookies
Pumpkin Butter Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate fall treat, merging the comforting flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese in a soft, chewy cookie. Each bite is infused with warm spices and filled with a creamy center that melts in your mouth, making these cookies perfect for cozy gatherings or an indulgent afternoon snack. Bring a taste of autumn into your home with this delightful recipe that will leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- For Cream Cheese Filling: 8 oz cream cheese (softened), 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and mix until creamy. Gradually add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and optional nuts until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto lined sheets. Create an indentation in each ball and fill with about a teaspoon of cream cheese filling before covering lightly with more dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set and golden. Allow cooling on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg