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Cheesecake Filled Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies

Cheesecake Filled Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies
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Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delightful Cheesecake Filled Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies. Each cookie offers a soft pumpkin base infused with cozy spices, topped with a luscious cheesecake filling that creates a heavenly contrast of textures. Perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat at home, these cookies are easy to make and fun to share. Whether you’re baking solo or involving little helpers, this recipe is sure to fill your kitchen with joyful aromas and smiles. Enjoy the essence of autumn in every bite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
  2. In a small bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a larger bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; leave space between each.
  6. Bake for about 10 minutes. While warm, create a thumbprint in each cookie using the back of a spoon.
  7. Allow cookies to cool completely before preparing the filling by blending softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Fill each thumbprint with the cheesecake mixture.

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