Pumpkin Snickerdoodles with Cream Cheese Filling
Delightful pumpkin snickerdoodles filled with creamy cream cheese, offering a perfect balance between sweetness and spice for a seasonal treat.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree Use high-quality for best flavor.
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour Scoop and level for accuracy.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cream cheese filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Ensure it is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For rolling
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the pumpkin puree and eggs, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin-butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out the pumpkin dough. Flatten each ball slightly, place about a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center, then wrap the dough around the filling to form a ball.
- Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Baking
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with coffee, tea, or on a dessert platter. Consider making ice cream sandwiches with these cookies for a fun treat. For storage, keep cookies in an airtight container or freeze for long-lasting freshness.