Description
Indulge in these warm, chewy cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center, combining rich pumpkin flavor with a healthy twist.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup sweetener of choice
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons additional sweetener for filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine pumpkin puree, almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, melted coconut oil, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Beat together cream cheese, sweetener, and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth.
- Take a spoonful of the pumpkin mixture, flatten it in your hand, add a small amount of the cream cheese filling into the center, and fold the dough around it to form a ball.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
These cookies can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Consider sprinkling extra cinnamon or powdered sugar on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg