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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
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Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. This irresistible treat features a chewy pumpkin cookie enveloping a creamy cheesecake filling, rolled in a spiced sugar blend that enhances every bite. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, these cookies not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also impress with their unique flavor combination. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or paired with your favorite beverage, these cookies will quickly become a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
  • 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree (Libby's)
  • 1 3/4 cups (219 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and light brown sugar; then add egg yolks, pumpkin puree, and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt before combining it with the wet ingredients.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly, fill with cheesecake mixture, and encase it before rolling in spiced sugar.
  5. Bake for 12 minutes until edges are golden and cool on wire racks before serving.

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