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Pumpkin Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies
Catch all the fall vibes with these easy-to-make pumpkin cheesecake thumbprint cookies, rolled in pumpkin spice sugar, and filled with luscious cream cheese.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cups unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Rolling Sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar and the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. Add 1 large egg, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- While the dough chills, prepare the cheesecake filling. In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and continue mixing until well combined. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice for coating the cookie dough. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and roll it into 1-inch balls. Coat each ball in the sugar and pumpkin pie spice mixture, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and, while still warm, use the back of a ½ or 1 tablespoon measuring spoon to press an indentation into the center of each cookie.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, spoon the cheesecake filling into the center of each cookie. Sprinkle with any remaining sugar and pumpkin pie spice mixture if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
83mg
(3%)
Potassium
57mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
1110IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1110IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.