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Soft Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Soft Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Soft Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. These delightful treats blend the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm spices of pumpkin pie, offering a soft and chewy texture that’s irresistible. Perfect for autumn gatherings, they are not just delicious but also simple to make, making them an excellent choice for bakers of all skill levels. With a sweet cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice on top, these cookies will be a hit at any occasion. Enjoy them with a warm beverage or share them as festive party favors.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • ¼ cup pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs, divided
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie filling
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and light brown sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin pie filling, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together graham cracker crumbs, flour, pumpkin pie spice (reserve some), and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  5. For the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in pumpkin pie filling, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  6. Once cooled, frost each cookie and sprinkle with reserved pumpkin pie spice.

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