Description
If you’re looking for the perfect fall dessert that blends cozy spices with creamy richness, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are your go-to treat. These sandwich cookies combine soft pumpkin-spice cookies with a luscious cream cheese filling and optional vanilla glaze. Ideal for holiday parties, quick fall dessert ideas, or even as a unique sweet snack, they’re a beautiful balance of sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced. This easy recipe is packed with seasonal flavor and a bakery-style look—perfect for your collection of breakfast ideas, dessert recipes, and cozy food ideas.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon 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
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Chill in the fridge while you make the cookies.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. In another bowl, use a mixer to beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until fully incorporated. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop cookie dough and place 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely.
6. Once cookies are cool, pipe or spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
7. Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle over cookies. Let set for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chill the cookie dough before baking to maintain shape and ensure a chewy texture.
Make sure the cookies are fully cooled before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.
These cookies are best served slightly chilled, which enhances the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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