Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Ingredients
- 6 ozcream cheese
softened
- ¼ cgranulated sugar
- 1 ½ tbspsour cream
- ¼ tspvanilla extract
- 1 cunsalted butter
- 4 tsppumpkin pie spice
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- ⅝ clight brown sugar
firmly packed
- ⅝ cpumpkin puree
- 2 largeegg yolks
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 3 ¾ call-purpose flour
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 cwhite chocolate chips
plus additional for topping, if desired
- ¼ cgranulated sugar
- 1 tbspcinnamon
Directions
Prepare filling
- 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar and stir until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Add sour cream and vanilla extract and stir until well-combined.
- 3
Line a small baking sheet or large plate with wax paper. Dollop cream cheese mixture by 2-teaspoon sized portions onto baking sheet. Place baking sheet in freezer while you prepare the cookie dough.
Prepare cookie dough
- 1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- 2
Place butter in a large mixing bowl and heat in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
- 3
Immediately add pumpkin spice to melted butter and stir until well-combined. Allow butter mixture to cool until no longer warm to the touch before proceeding. Meanwhile, blot the pumpkin:
- 4
Blot the pumpkin: Spread pumpkin puree onto a plate. Use several folded up paper towels or napkins to blot the excess moisture from the pumpkin (after blotting the pumpkin it usually weighs 130 grams).
- 5
Once butter has cooled, add sugars and pumpkin puree and stir until well combined.
- 6
Stir in egg yolks and vanilla extract.
- 7
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 8
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until they are completely combined and dough is uniform.
- 9
Stir in white chocolate chips.
Assembly
- 1
Scoop a 3 Tablespoon-sized portion of cookie dough and roll into a ball using the palms of your hands. Use your thumb to make a large crater in the center. Remove a dollop of cream cheese from the freezer and press into the crater. Fold the cookie dough over the crater to completely conceal the cream cheese and roll between your palms to make a smooth ball with no cream cheese showing. (Note: If dough is sticky or difficult to manage, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before trying again).
- 2
Whisk together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for topping. Roll ball of cookie dough through mixture, completely coating all sides.
- 3
Place on baking sheet and bake in 350F (175C) for 11 minutes. If desired, immediately nestle additional white chocolate chips on top of each cookie within 2 minutes of baking.
- 4
Allow to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
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About this Recipe
Imagine the cozy, comforting flavors of autumn wrapped into one irresistible bite. These Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are a truly gourmet treat, blending the beloved taste of pumpkin pie with a rich, tangy cheesecake filling, all perfectly dusted in warm cinnamon sugar. They are the ultimate fall indulgence, designed to impress with every mouthful.
What sets these cookies apart is the harmonious interplay of textures and flavors. A soft, pumpkin-spiced cookie dough encases a creamy, decadent cheesecake center, ensuring a delightful surprise with every bite. The final roll in cinnamon sugar adds a sparkling, subtly crunchy exterior and an aromatic warmth that elevates these from simple cookies to an extraordinary dessert.
Prepare for a rich, moist, and utterly satisfying cookie experience. You'll first encounter the tender, pumpkin-infused cookie, gently spiced with pumpkin pie spice. This leads to the luxurious, creamy cheesecake filling, offering a delightful tang that perfectly balances the sweetness. The sparkling cinnamon sugar crust provides a textural contrast and a fragrant finish, making these cookies feel incredibly special and truly perfect for the season. They're designed to be a standout dessert, offering sophisticated flavors in a comforting package.
While these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are delightful as written, you can easily customize them. Feel free to swap the white chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips if you prefer a deeper, more intense chocolate flavor, though white chocolate beautifully complements the pumpkin and cream cheese. For an even richer spice profile, you could add a pinch more pumpkin pie spice to the cookie dough or even a hint of freshly grated nutmeg. If you want to lean into the gourmet aspect, consider a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
These gourmet Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are an ideal centerpiece for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving dessert tables, or simply a cozy afternoon treat with your favorite warm beverage. They are sure to delight anyone looking for a unique and memorable seasonal dessert.