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Description
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fall treat. They combine the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with chocolate chips and a creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for a festive dessert or a cozy autumn snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter.
- Add chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg