Pumpkin Spice Creamcheese Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Cookies
Cookie:
1 box pumpkin spice pillsbury cake mix
1/4 cup softened butter
2 large eggs
Cream Cheese Icing:
1 stick softened butter
1 8oz block cream cheese
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
3 tsp heavy whipping cream
Extra:
Pumpkin spice seasoning
To a large bowl combine cookie ingredients until dough ball is formed. Once formed mold into cookie bowls, forming 12 in total. Place on baking sheet and cook on 350 for 12-15 minutes. Once baked through place onto cooling rack to cool completely before icing. For the icing combine cream cheese and butter mixing with stand mixer or handheld. Add in vanilla and mix until creamy. Then add in powdered sugar and mix well. Save heavy cream for last and mix until you get the perfect icing. Make sure cookies have completely cooled before icing and sprinkle with pumpkin spice seasoning. Enjoy!
If you're a fan of autumn flavors, these Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful treat you can whip up quickly. The base uses a pumpkin spice cake mix which helps infuse the dough with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, making the cookies perfectly seasonal without adding individual spices yourself. Adding softened butter and eggs to the mix ensures the cookies stay moist and tender. Forming the dough into 12 cookie-sized balls and baking at 350°F for 12-15 minutes results in the ideal soft texture—crispy on the edges yet chewy in the center. What really elevates these cookies is the luscious cream cheese icing. Combining softened butter and an 8-ounce block of cream cheese creates a smooth, tangy frosting that balances the sweetness. Powdered sugar sweetens it perfectly while vanilla extract adds a depth of flavor. A splash of heavy whipping cream is key to achieving that silky consistency that spreads easily without running. When your cookies have completely cooled, generously spread the cream cheese icing over each cookie. The final touch is sprinkling pumpkin spice seasoning on top, enhancing the autumn aroma and making each bite burst with seasonal spice notes. These cookies are wonderful to serve at fall gatherings, Halloween parties, or as a cozy treat paired with a cup of coffee or hot cider. To customize, you might add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans into the dough for extra crunch or swirl in a bit of pumpkin puree if you want more pumpkin flavor. Overall, this recipe is beginner-friendly and quick, thanks to the use of premade pumpkin spice cake mix. It's a simple yet delicious way to enjoy the festive flavors of fall in cookie form—a perfect addition to your seasonal dessert lineup.
