Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Dough Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Add pumpkin purée, egg, and vanilla, mixing thoroughly.
Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Gradually fold into wet ingredients until a dense dough forms.
Chill Dough
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Prepare Cheesecake Filling
- Beat together cream cheese, additional sugar, vanilla, and flour until smooth. Cover and chill the filling.
Shape and Bake Cookies
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Fill Cookies
- After cooling, fill each cookie's center with cheesecake filling.
Chill and Serve
- Chill cookies for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For optimal freshness, store cookies in an airtight container. Enjoy them warm or chilled!
