Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the pumpkin puree, cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and roll each ball in powdered sugar before placing them back on the sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft. Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For a lighter filling, substitute cream cheese with ricotta cheese.
- Add chocolate chips or a sprinkle of nutmeg to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg