Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour.
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1 tsp baking soda.
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1 tsp pumpkin pie spice.
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½ tsp salt.
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¾ cup unsalted butter (softened).
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¾ cup brown sugar.
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¼ cup granulated sugar.
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½ cup pumpkin puree.
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1 large egg.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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8 oz cream cheese (softened).
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¼ cup granulated sugar.
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1 egg yolk.
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½ tsp vanilla extract.
Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Blend together the softened butter and sugars until the mixture becomes airy and light. Introduce the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla essence, combining well.
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In another mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Slowly integrate this dry blend into the wet mixture.
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For the cheesecake core, whip the cream cheese until it achieves a silky texture. Incorporate the sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla, blending thoroughly.
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Form dough into spheres, press a shallow well in each, and fill it with the cheesecake mixture. Carefully encase the filling within the dough.
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Bake these assembled cookies for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until they attain a gentle golden hue. Let them cool briefly on the sheet before moving them to a wire rack.
Notes:
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Delicate pumpkin cookies encase a rich, velvety cheesecake core, merging classic autumn tastes into every mouthful. Perfect for cozy gatherings and fall-inspired treats!.