Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Thumbprints are the ultimate autumn treat, combining creamy cheesecake and pumpkin spice in a delightful cookie. These bite-sized wonders are perfect for any gathering or cozy night in, delivering a taste of fall no matter the season. With their warm spices and rich flavor, they promise to bring joy to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla.
- Gradually add flour and pumpkin pie spice; mix until combined but do not overmix.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
- While chilling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in pumpkin puree and spices.
- Scoop dough into balls, make an indentation in each, and fill with cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 93mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 29mg