Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies: Soft, Creamy, and Full of Fall Flavor
If you’re a fan of pumpkin spice and cheesecake, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are a dream come true! These cookies have pumpkin, cream cheese, and graham cracker flavor mixed in, making each bite a delicious combination of seasonal spices and creamy goodness. Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday cookie platters, or a cozy night in, these cookies will satisfy every pumpkin lover’s cravings.
Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies:
- Two Desserts in One: Combines the flavors of pumpkin pie and cheesecake.
- Soft and Chewy Texture: Thanks to the pumpkin purée and cream cheese.
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and easy steps for a unique dessert.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1/4 cup butter (room temp)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese (room temp)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (12 full sheets of graham crackers)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Remove butter & egg from fridge 45 min before beginning to bake.
- Place paper towels in bowl and add pumpkin puree to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer. Add in cream cheese and continue to mix.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla.
- Add flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg & cinnamon. Mix until combined.
- Use cookie scoop to form dough into balls. Place onto plate and refrigerate about 30 min.
- Remove from fridge and place dough on cookie sheet.
- Bake about 10-11 min.
- Let cool 5 min and place on cooling rack.
- Enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies:
- Avoid Overmixing: For soft cookies, mix the dough just until combined.
- Pumpkin Purée Only: Use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best texture and flavor.
FAQ
- Can I make the dough ahead of time?
- Yes! You can refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours or freeze the assembled dough balls for up to 2 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.
- How do I store these cookies?
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week due to the cream cheese filling.
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are a perfect treat to enjoy as the weather cools down. Perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or simply enjoying with a cozy drink, these cookies are sure to be a fall favorite.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies with a pumpkin, cream cheese, and graham cracker flavors mixed in. Perfect for fall, these easy-to-make cookies are a sweet treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup butter room temp
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese room temp
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- 1 ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs 12 full sheets of graham crackers
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Directions:
- Remove butter, egg, & cream cheese from fridge 45 min before beginning to bake.1/4 cup butter, 1 egg, 2 oz cream cheese
- Place paper towels in bowl and add pumpkin puree to remove as much moisture as possible.1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer. Add in cream cheese and continue to mix.1/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 2 oz cream cheese
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla.1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1 egg, 2 tsp vanilla
- Add flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg & cinnamon. Mix until combined.1 cup flour, 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp cinnamon
- Use cookie scoop to form dough into balls. Place onto plate and refrigerate about 30 min.
- Remove from fridge and place dough on cookie sheet.
- Bake about 10-11 min.
- Let cool 5 min and place on cooling rack.
- Enjoy!
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Tried these and they are incredible!! The perfect fall treat!!