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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

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Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies! Soft and thick, these delightful cookies are infused with rich pumpkin flavor, rolled in pumpkin spice sugar, and filled with a creamy cheesecake center. Perfect for cozy autumn gatherings or as a sweet snack, they will satisfy every pumpkin lover’s cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon (or 1 tbsp pumpkin spice)
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • For rolling: 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, pinch of allspice, pinch of nutmeg, pinch of ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon (or pumpkin spice), allspice, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with the cheesecake mixture.
  7. Roll cookies in the spice-sugar mixture before baking.
  8. Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool before serving.

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