Description
Craving the ultimate cozy cookie? These Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies blend the warm spices of fall with creamy cheesecake swirls to create a mouthwatering dessert you’ll want to bake again and again. Perfect for quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, or even seasonal food gifts, these cookies strike the ideal balance between soft, spiced pumpkin cookie dough and tangy cheesecake. Whether you’re looking for easy recipes for gatherings or just need some fall baking inspiration, this one’s a winner in every way.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake swirl)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake swirl)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
2. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
5. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Gently swirl the cheesecake filling into the cookie dough — don’t fully blend it in.
7. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using a cookie scoop.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
Notes
Blot excess moisture from pumpkin puree if it’s watery for better dough consistency.
Slightly underbake for extra soft centers — they’ll firm up as they cool.
These cookies develop richer flavor after resting overnight in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg