Description
These chocolate cookies with creamy pumpkin filling are the ultimate fall treat—soft, rich, and perfectly spiced. Ideal for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
2 oz cream cheese
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
1. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
2. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined.
5. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, mix pumpkin, cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; refrigerate filling.
7. Scoop dough, flatten, add 1 tsp filling, cover with more dough, seal and roll into a ball.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
10. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
You can freeze unbaked filled dough balls for easy prep later.
Use dairy-free butter and cream cheese for a vegan option.
Add chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cookies, Pumpkin Filling, Fall Cookies, Halloween Cookies