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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cookies


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious mini cookies filled with a creamy pumpkin filling and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Slowly add flour, baking soda, and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Scoop dough into mini muffin tin wells and press down the center of each to form a cup shape.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Mix pumpkin puree, cream cheese, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  7. Once cookies cool, press centers again if needed and spoon or pipe in the pumpkin filling.
  8. Whip heavy cream with 1 tbsp sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  9. Pipe whipped cream over the pumpkin filling in each cookie.
  10. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top and chill or serve immediately.

Notes

  • For optimal flavor, chill the filled cookies for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 cookies
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg