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The Ultimate Pumpkin Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

Pumpkin Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies: The Ultimate Fall Treat!

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A cozy autumn treat featuring a spiced pumpkin cookie base filled with a creamy, tangy cheesecake center.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Form 1-inch balls and press a thumbprint into the center of each.
  6. Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
  7. Fill each thumbprint with a small amount of the cheesecake mixture.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool.