Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling

Name: Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup pumpkin puree; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup powdered sugar

These soft and chewy pumpkin cookies feature a delicious cream cheese center that makes them a true fall favorite.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 14, 2026

Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like the smell of pumpkin and warm spices drifting through the house on a crisp autumn afternoon. These cookies are a staple in my kitchen because they balance the cozy flavors of the season with a little bit of decadence.

I love that this recipe comes together without needing a fancy mixer, which means less cleanup for you. For the best results, make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before you start so the filling stays smooth.

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar

7Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3
In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until well combined.
4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
5
In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
6
Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough into your hand and flatten it. Place a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center and fold the dough around it to seal. Roll it into a ball and place it on your baking sheet.
7
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.

Tips

Store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator since they contain cream cheese. They taste wonderful slightly warmed up in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

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