Pumpkin Cheesecake Filled Cookies Recipe

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Filled Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of pumpkin and cheesecake, making them perfect for fall and Halloween. With a soft cookie exterior and a creamy cheesecake center, they are sure to impress your family and friends.

This recipe is straightforward and allows you to create delicious Halloween cookies that are both festive and satisfying.

Delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

These cookies feature a spiced pumpkin cookie dough wrapped around a rich cheesecake filling, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Pumpkin Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Cookies: Take a small amount of cookie dough and flatten it in your palm. Place a teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center and wrap the dough around it, sealing it completely. Roll into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.