Indulge in the seasonal flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Cookies that combine the classic tastes of snickerdoodles with creamy cheesecake and pumpkin.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:24 cookies
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugars, and butter until combined.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture.
Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, roll the dough balls in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon before baking.