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Pumpkin Cheesecake Thumbprints: A Fall Must-Try!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Thumbprints
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Delicious pumpkin cheesecake thumbprint cookies that are perfect for fall.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  6. Use your thumb to create an indentation in the center of each ball.
  7. In another bowl, mix the cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. Fill each indentation with the pumpkin cheesecake mixture.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Feel free to add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.

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Find it online: https://101simplyrecipes.com/pumpkin-cheesecake-thumbprints-recipe/