Diannes pumpkin cookie cups –Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookie Cups! Perfectly blending the rich taste of pumpkin and creamy cheesecake, these treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. Let’s dive into this delicious recipe!
Visual Temptation
Feast your eyes on these scrumptious treats!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to whip up these delightful cookie cups:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your pumpkin cheesecake cookie cups:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop the dough into the muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cookie cups have cooled, pipe or spread the cheesecake mixture on top of each cookie cup.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some cinnamon or add a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Serve these delightful pumpkin cheesecake cookie cups at your next gathering or just enjoy them with a warm cup of coffee. They’re the perfect little bites to celebrate the flavors of autumn!