These Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies combine the cozy flavors of fall with the irresistible richness of cheesecake. Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies sandwich a luscious cream cheese filling, making them the perfect seasonal treat for holidays, gifting, or indulging with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
For the cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the cheesecake filling:
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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