Description
These delightful cookies combine soft sugar cookie dough with a creamy pumpkin spice cheesecake filling, making them a perfect treat for fall gatherings. Enjoy the warm, spiced flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp pumpkin purée
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Sugar Cookie Dough:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (optional)
For Rolling:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop small dollops (about 1 teaspoon each) onto a parchment-lined plate and freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Make the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional pumpkin pie spice. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble the Stuffed Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake dollop in the center. Wrap the dough around it, sealing the edges. Mix the rolling sugar with pumpkin pie spice and roll each stuffed cookie ball in the mixture.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed warm, showcasing their creamy pumpkin spice cheesecake centers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg