Best 4 Cream Cheese And Pumpkin Pecan Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with our Cream Cheese and Pumpkin Pecan Cookies, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. These soft and chewy cookies feature a creamy filling nestled within a tender pumpkin and pecan-infused dough. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, our Gluten-Free Almond Cranberry Cookies offer a delightful symphony of almond and cranberry flavors, held together by a delicate gluten-free dough. If you prefer a classic treat, our Chocolate Chip Cookies are a timeless favorite, combining rich chocolate chips with a chewy cookie base. And for a zesty twist, our Lemon Blueberry Cookies burst with the tangy sweetness of lemon and juicy blueberries, perfectly balanced by a soft and crumbly cookie dough. Each recipe promises a unique taste experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAM CHEESE PUMPKIN BARS



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I made these for a church function once and they turned out to be a big hit. There was barely a crumb left on the platter after everyone dug in. I love this dessert because it tastes light, smooth, and nutty. -Kim Chambers, Laurelton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in oats and pecans. Reserve 1 cup for topping. , Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15 minutes., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, spices and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over warm crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Serve within 2 hours or refrigerate, covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PUMPKIN PECAN CHEESECAKE COOKIE BARS



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With a tender pumpkin spiced cookie base, sweetened cream cheese filling and a topping inspired by pecan pie, these pumpkin cheesecake bars are strong contenders for the ultimate fall dessert! (And we haven't even gotten to the whipped cream, caramel and pecan garnish!) For all that dessert, you might be thinking this recipe is bound to be complicated, but we'd like to relieve you of that worry right now. This treat employs several clever shortcuts, which keep the prep time down under a half hour. So next time you can't decide between pumpkin bars, cheesecake or pecan pie, make this powerhouse recipe!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup cold butter
1/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
Caramel topping, whipped cream and pecan halves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix and pumpkin pie spice. Add 1/2 cup cold butter and the pumpkin; mix with pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Press in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in another large bowl, beat Cream Cheese Layer ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spoon over cookie base, and carefully spread to cover.
  • For Pecan Pie Layer, in large bowl, stir together 1/3 cup melted butter, the brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and 3 eggs until well blended. Stir in pecans, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt. Pour evenly over cream cheese layer.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate to chill, about 2 hours. To serve, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Drizzle each serving with caramel topping, and top with a dollop of whipped cream and a pecan half. Drizzle whipped cream with a small amount of caramel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 1/2 g

PUMPKIN-CREAM CHEESE PIE WITH COOKIE CRUST



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Baked in a pecan-shortbread crust, this blend of cream cheese, pumpkin and spices is easy to put together and even easier to eat!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups lightly packed crushed shortbread cookies with pecans (16 cookies)
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 eggs
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients until crumbly. Press firmly on bottom and side of ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake about 12 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and both packages of cream cheese with electric mixer on low speed until smooth; reserve 1/2 cup. Add all remaining filling ingredients except milk to cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl constantly, until smooth. Pour into crust.
  • In small bowl, mix reserved 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture and the milk. Spoon over pumpkin mixture. Cut through cream cheese and pumpkin mixtures with knife in S-shaped curves in one continuous motion. Turn pie plate one-fourth turn and repeat. Cover edge of crust with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Cool 30 minutes. Cover loosely and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg

PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING



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Moist pumpkin cookies with homemade cream cheese filling. These are so good that I have to make them year-round.

Provided by wendiparshall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Pumpkin Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 cup white sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup pumpkin puree
½ cup whole milk
½ cup cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with silicone mats or buttered parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg for cookies in a medium bowl.
  • Beat white sugar, brown sugar, and butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well blended. Slowly beat in pumpkin and milk. Add flour mixture, beating until well blended.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets with a tablespoon or cookie scoop.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are lightly browned and tops are firm, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheets and then loosen the bottoms with a spatula; let cool completely on wire racks.
  • While cookies cool, combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract together for filling in a bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in powdered sugar until well blended and filling is smooth.
  • Frost the bottom of a cookie, then press the bottom of another cookie on the filling to make a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 152 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese for a richer flavor.
  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cookies.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before enjoying.

Conclusion:

These cream cheese and pumpkin pecan cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, pumpkin flavor, and crunchy pecans, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Whether you are baking them for a holiday party or just as a special treat, these cookies are sure to please everyone.

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