{"id":50124,"date":"2023-10-04T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/?p=50124"},"modified":"2024-10-02T11:35:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T16:35:28","slug":"pumpkin-cheesecake-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/pumpkin-cheesecake-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>These pumpkin cheesecake cookies feature a soft and chewy pumpkin cookie dough, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a spiced sugar coating. An easy yet decadent cookie recipe that&#8217;s perfect for fall!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"2040\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-6.jpg?resize=1360%2C2040&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A pumpkin cheesecake cookie, bitten to show the filling, resting atop other cookies. \" class=\"wp-image-50113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-6.jpg?w=1360&amp;ssl=1 1360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-6.jpg?resize=340%2C510&amp;ssl=1 340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-6.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-6.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-6.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-6.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-6.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-6.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\">Pumpkin cookies<\/a>? Delicious. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/pumpkin-cheesecake\/\">Pumpkin cheesecake<\/a>? Also delicious. Pumpkin cheesecake cookies? The best of both worlds! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe is essentially for spiced pumpkin cookies with a cream cheese filling. The trick to filling the cookies is to first freeze scoops of the cheesecake mixture, then envelope the frozen filling with the cookie dough. Easy, right?! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I specifically created this recipe to feed a crowd \u2014 30 to 32 cookies, to be exact! If you don&#8217;t need that many cookies, simply halve the ingredients to make a more modest batch of 15 to 16. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you adore creamy cheesecake, fall spices, and pumpkin, you&#8217;re going to love these cookies! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"2040\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies.jpg?resize=1360%2C2040&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An overhead view of the ingredients needed to make pumpkin cream cheese cookies. \" class=\"wp-image-50120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies.jpg?w=1360&amp;ssl=1 1360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies.jpg?resize=340%2C510&amp;ssl=1 340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You&#8217;ll Need for This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This pumpkin cheesecake cookie recipe has three components: the cream cheese filling, the pumpkin cookie dough, and the spiced sugar coating. I won&#8217;t go into detail about every ingredient you&#8217;ll need to make this recipe, but I&#8217;ll cover the key ones below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cream cheese: <\/strong>For best results, you&#8217;ll want to use full-fat cream cheese that&#8217;s sold in a brick. Whipped cream cheese sold in a tub isn&#8217;t firm enough to use for the filling. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pumpkin pie spice:<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t have any on hand, you can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/homemade-pumpkin-pie-spice\/\">make a batch<\/a> of your own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> I used both brown sugar and granulated sugar in this recipe. Granulated sugar adds a neutral sweetness to the cheesecake filling and spiced sugar coating, while brown sugar adds moisture and flavor to the cookie dough. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pumpkin puree: <\/strong>It&#8217;s crucial that you purchase pure pumpkin puree and NOT pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin puree is 100% pumpkin; there should be no spices or sweeteners added to it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Egg yolks: <\/strong>Between the brown sugar and the pumpkin puree, there&#8217;s already plenty of moisture in the cookie dough. You only need the egg yolks to help bind everything together without adding too much additional moisture. Feel free to save the leftover egg whites to use in an omelet, or use them to make some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/candied-almonds\/\">candied almonds<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/angel-food-cake\/\">angel food cake<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour: <\/strong>Make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-measure-flour\/\">spoon and level the flour<\/a> so you avoid accidentally measuring out too much. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"2040\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-1.jpg?resize=1360%2C2040&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Scoops of cheesecake filling on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. \" class=\"wp-image-50108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-1.jpg?w=1360&amp;ssl=1 1360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-1.jpg?resize=340%2C510&amp;ssl=1 340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-1.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-1.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-1.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Soft, chewy, and bursting with fall flavor, these cream cheese-filled pumpkin cookies are so easy to make! There are a few extra steps in this recipe since you&#8217;ll be stuffing the cookies with a cheesecake mixture, but the overall process is straightforward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beat the cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar together until well combined. Either a stand mixer or handheld mixer works great for this step!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scoop the cream cheese mixture into 2 teaspoon-sized balls. You&#8217;ll need roughly 30 to 32 balls of the cream cheese mixture to fill all of the cookies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the balls of cream cheese onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and transfer to the freezer while you move onto the rest of the recipe. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"2040\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=1360%2C2040&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An overhead view of pumpkin cookie dough in the bowl of a stand mixer, with the paddle attachment in the bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-50109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-2.jpg?w=1360&amp;ssl=1 1360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=340%2C510&amp;ssl=1 340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mix Together The Pumpkin Cookie Dough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the flour, spices, salt, and baking soda to a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat the butter just until smooth. Add the sugars and beat until well combined. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To the butter mixture, add the pumpkin puree, egg yolks, and vanilla. Beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix the dry ingredients into the wet. Once the cookie dough comes together, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. This will prevent your cookies from spreading too much in the oven and make the dough easier to work with as well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"2040\" data-id=\"50110\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=1360%2C2040&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An overhead view of flattened balls of cookie dough with scoops of cream cheese in the center. \" class=\"wp-image-50110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-3.jpg?w=1360&amp;ssl=1 1360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=340%2C510&amp;ssl=1 340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"2040\" data-id=\"50111\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=1360%2C2040&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A bowl of cinnamon sugar with a cookie dough ball resting in the middle. The bowl is on a parchment-paper lined cookie sheet. \" class=\"wp-image-50111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-4.jpg?w=1360&amp;ssl=1 1360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=340%2C510&amp;ssl=1 340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assemble &amp; Bake The Cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the cookie dough has chilled, use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop it out. You should end up with 30 to 32 balls total. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the cream cheese balls from the freezer. Flatten one ball of cookie dough in the palm of your hand. Place the frozen cream cheese ball in the center, then fold the edges of the dough around the filling and roll into a ball. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll the filled cookie dough ball in the spiced sugar mixture and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat this process with the remaining cookie dough balls. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake the pumpkin cheesecake cookies for roughly 12 minutes, then let cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"2040\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=1360%2C2040&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A close-up view of cream cheese-filled pumpkin cookies, next to a dish of pumpkin puree.  \" class=\"wp-image-50112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-5.jpg?w=1360&amp;ssl=1 1360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=340%2C510&amp;ssl=1 340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690372231980\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can the cookies be made with homemade pumpkin puree? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Possibly, but I&#8217;ve only tested the cookies using canned pumpkin puree. <br\/><br\/>Homemade pumpkin puree tends to have more moisture than canned, which could negatively affect the recipe. If your homemade puree has quite a bit of moisture in it, I&#8217;d recommend blotting out some of the extra moisture with paper towels.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690372288375\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can the filling be made with lite cream cheese? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, so long as you use the cream cheese that&#8217;s sold in a brick and not the whipped version sold in a plastic tub. I don&#8217;t recommend using fat-free cream cheese.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690372350588\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can the pumpkin pie spice be substituted? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you&#8217;re out of pumpkin pie spice or can&#8217;t find it where you live, I recommend making a batch of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/homemade-pumpkin-pie-spice\/\">homemade pumpkin pie spice<\/a> instead. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690372118063\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do cream cheese-filled cookies need to be refrigerated? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, once the cookies have cooled completely, you&#8217;ll need to store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They&#8217;ll last about five days if stored correctly. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"2040\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-7.jpg?resize=1360%2C2040&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A stack of halved pumpkin cheesecake cookies, with the filling showing. \" class=\"wp-image-50114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-7.jpg?w=1360&amp;ssl=1 1360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-7.jpg?resize=340%2C510&amp;ssl=1 340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-7.jpg?resize=680%2C1020&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-7.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-7.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-7.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-7.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-7.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-lightmint-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must freeze the cream cheese mixture before stuffing the cookies with it! If you skip this step, the stuffing process will be very messy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Likewise, you must chill the cookie dough before shaping and baking the cookies. Between the egg yolks and pumpkin puree, the dough is very moist; if you don&#8217;t chill it, the cookies may spread quite a bit in the oven. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that the cookie dough is completely wrapped around the cream cheese filling. This will ensure that it doesn&#8217;t ooze out while the cookies are baking. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I think the flavor of these cookies is perfect as is. If you prefer your cookies to be heavier on the spices, feel free to add another 1\/2 to 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Pumpkin Recipes To Try!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/no-bake-pumpkin-cheesecake\/\">No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/classic-pumpkin-bread\/\">Pumpkin Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/pumpkin-butter\/\">Homemade Pumpkin Butter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/pumpkin-ice-cream\/\">No-Churn Pumpkin Ice Cream<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/pumpkin-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting\/\">Pumpkin Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/pumpkin-cheesecake-bars\/\">Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-50133\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"50133\" data-servings=\"30\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-custom\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Cookies-10s.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"Pumpkin cheesecake cookies on a gray surface. 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wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Chilling Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details 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class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #3e4146\"><\/div><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-50133 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"50133\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">30<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-50133-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"50133\" data-servings=\"30\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cream Cheese Filling<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;8&#032;ounces&#032;brick-style cream cheese&#032;softened (226 grams)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">brick-style cream cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">softened (226 grams)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;cup&#032;granulated sugar&#032;(50 grams)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(50 grams)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Pumpkin Cookies<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;cups&#032;all-purpose flour&#032;spooned and leveled (375 grams)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-measure-flour\/\">spooned and leveled<\/a> (375 grams)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;pumpkin pie spice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pumpkin pie spice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;ground cinnamon\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;unsalted butter&#032;softened (230 grams)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">softened (230 grams)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;granulated sugar&#032;(200 grams)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(200 grams)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;cup&#032;brown sugar&#032;(100 grams)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">brown sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(100 grams)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;cup&#032;pumpkin puree&#032;(120 grams)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pumpkin puree<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(120 grams)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;large egg yolks&#032;at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large egg yolks<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 \u00bd&#032;teaspoons&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Pumpkin Spice Coating<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;cup&#032;granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 \u00bd&#032;teaspoons&#032;pumpkin pie spice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pumpkin pie spice<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep wprm-toggle-switch-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-726180255\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-726180255\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\" \/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-50133-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"50133\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #3e4146\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To make the cream cheese filling:<\/strong> Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together for 1 to 2 minutes or until well combined.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Scoop small spoonfuls (about 2 teaspoons each) of the cream cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. This recipe will make about 30 to 32 cookies, so I recommend making that many spoonfuls of the mixture.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Transfer to the freezer to freeze while you make the cookie dough and let it chill.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To make the pumpkin cookies:<\/strong> In a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together until well combined. Set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and continue mixing for 1 to 2 minutes or until well combined.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg yolks, and vanilla extract, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least one hour.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C). Line three large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To make the pumpkin spice coating: <\/strong>In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the \u00bc cup of granulated sugar and 1 \u00bd teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To assemble the cookies and bake:<\/strong> Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator. Using a two-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. You should end up with 30 to 32 balls of cookie dough.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Remove the baking sheet with the spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture from the freezer.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-12\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Flatten one ball of cookie dough, gently press one of the frozen cream cheese pieces into the flattened piece of cookie dough, fold the dough over the cream cheese, secure the edges, and roll into a ball. Make sure that the cream cheese is fully covered with the cookie dough so it doesn\u2019t accidentally melt out while baking.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-13\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Toss in the pumpkin spice sugar mixture and place onto the parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining balls of cookie dough. Make sure to leave room between each ball of cookie dough as they will spread some while they are baking. I prefer to only bake 9 to 10 cookies per baking sheet with this recipe.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50133-step-0-14\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #3e4146\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage Instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><span data-slate-fragment=\"JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMk9uY2UlMjB0aGUlMjBjb29raWVzJTIwaGF2ZSUyMGNvb2xlZCUyMGNvbXBsZXRlbHklMkMlMjBzdG9yZSUyMHRoZW0lMjBpbiUyMGFuJTIwYWlydGlnaHQlMjBjb250YWluZXIlMjBpbiUyMHRoZSUyMGZyaWRnZSUyMGZvciUyMHVwJTIwdG8lMjA1JTIwZGF5cy4lMjIlN0QlNUQlN0QlNUQ=\">Once the cookies have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Freezing Instructions:\u00a0<\/strong>Cookies will freeze well for up to 3 months. 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