10 Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies You’ll Fall in Love With

Fall’s here, and you know what that means—pumpkin everything! But let’s be real: not every pumpkin recipe deserves a spot on your TikTok feed. These 10 pumpkin cheesecake cookies, though? They’re creamy, spiced, and so dang good they’ll have your followers hitting that heart button like crazy. Whether you’re baking for a cozy night in or trying to impress your friends at a fall potluck, these recipes are easy, approachable, and packed with that autumn vibe we all crave. Ready to make cookies that scream “TikTok viral”? Let’s get to it!

1. Classic Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Why They’re Awesome: Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies with a creamy cheesecake center? Yes, please—these are like a PSL in cookie form!

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling, trust me)
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy—think cloud-like texture.
2. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla. Don’t overmix; keep it smooth.
3. Whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir gently—nobody likes tough cookies.
5. For the filling, whip cream cheese with 2 tbsp sugar until creamy.
6. Scoop cookie dough, flatten slightly, add a dollop of cream cheese, then top with more dough to seal.
7. Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes. Cool before devouring.

Why You’ll Love It

These cookies are the perfect balance of spiced pumpkin and tangy cheesecake. I made a batch last fall, and they disappeared faster than my Wi-Fi during a Netflix binge. Perfect for cozy vibes or gifting (if you can resist eating them all).

2. Brown Butter Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Why They’re Awesome: Nutty brown butter takes these cookies to a whole new level of yum. TikTok will eat this up—literally.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Melt butter over medium heat until it turns golden and smells nutty. Let it cool.
2. Mix cooled brown butter, sugars, pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla.
3. Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
4. Stir dry ingredients into wet. Chill dough for 30 minutes (patience is key).
5. Whip cream cheese with 1 tbsp sugar for the filling.
6. Scoop dough, add cream cheese filling, and seal with more dough.
7. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes. Golden edges = perfection.

Why You’ll Love It

The brown butter adds a caramel-y depth that makes these cookies taste like a fancy bakery treat. Pro tip: film the browning butter process for TikTok—it’s mesmerizing!

3. Pumpkin Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

Why They’re Awesome: These bite-sized beauties are cute, quick, and perfect for sharing (or not—your call).

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
3. Stir in flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
5. Press your thumb into each ball to make a well.
6. Mix cream cheese with 1 tbsp sugar and spoon into the wells.
7. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Why You’ll Love It

These thumbprints are stupidly easy and look adorable on a plate. I once brought them to a party, and people thought I was a baking pro—little did they know it took 20 minutes!

4. Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies

Why They’re Awesome: Two pumpkin cookies with a cheesecake filling? It’s like a hug in dessert form.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.
2. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla. Blend well.
3. Mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Combine with wet ingredients.
4. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and flatten slightly.
5. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely.
6. Whip cream cheese with 2 tbsp sugar for the filling.
7. Spread filling on one cookie and sandwich with another.

Why You’ll Love It

These sandwiches are rich, spiced, and perfect for fall. The creamy filling makes them feel indulgent, but they’re so easy you’ll make them weekly. Who doesn’t love a cookie that doubles as dessert?

5. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies with White Chocolate Drizzle

Why They’re Awesome: A drizzle of white chocolate makes these cookies extra TikTokable. They’re almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (for melting)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
2. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla.
3. Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients.
4. Chill dough for 20 minutes (makes it easier to handle).
5. Scoop dough, flatten, add a spoonful of cream cheese mixed with 1 tbsp sugar, and seal.
6. Bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes. Cool completely.
7. Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over cookies.

Why You’ll Love It

The white chocolate adds a sweet, creamy touch that pairs perfectly with the spiced pumpkin. These are a total showstopper for your TikTok baking montage. Trust me, the aesthetic is chef’s kiss.

6. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Why They’re Awesome: Gluten-free doesn’t mean flavor-free. These cookies are just as indulgent and TikTok-ready.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (like Bob’s Red Mill)
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
2. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
3. Combine gluten-free flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
4. Stir dry ingredients into wet. Chill for 30 minutes.
5. Mix cream cheese with 1 tbsp sugar for the filling.
6. Scoop dough, add cream cheese filling, and seal.
7. Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes. Cool before eating.

Why You’ll Love It

These cookies are soft, spiced, and perfect for anyone avoiding gluten. I made them for a friend with celiac, and she swore they were better than “regular” cookies. TikTok will love the inclusivity!

7. Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Why They’re Awesome: Plant-based and still decadent? These cookies are proof you don’t need dairy to go viral.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese (like Kite Hill)
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 6 tbsp water (egg replacement)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Mix flaxseed meal and water. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
2. Cream vegan butter and brown sugar. Add flax egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla.
3. Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
4. Stir dry ingredients into wet. Chill for 20 minutes.
5. Mix vegan cream cheese with 1 tbsp sugar for the filling.
6. Scoop dough, add filling, and seal.
7. Bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes. Cool slightly.

Why You’ll Love It

These vegan cookies are rich and flavorful, with no sacrifice on texture. They’re perfect for sharing with everyone—vegan or not. Plus, that creamy filling? TikTok gold.

8. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies with Pecan Crunch

Why They’re Awesome: A crunchy pecan topping makes these cookies next-level. They’re like fall in every bite.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
2. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla.
3. Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients.
4. Chill dough for 20 minutes.
5. Scoop dough, add cream cheese filling (mixed with 1 tbsp sugar), and seal.
6. Roll cookies in chopped pecans before placing on a baking sheet.
7. Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes. Cool before eating.

Why You’ll Love It

The pecans add a buttery crunch that screams fall. I made these for a Thanksgiving party, and they were gone before the turkey hit the table. Film that pecan roll for TikTok—it’s a vibe.

9. Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookie Bites

Why They’re Awesome: Tiny, poppable, and perfect for snacking. These mini cookies are made for TikTok’s short attention span.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
2. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla. Mix well.
3. Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
4. Stir dry ingredients into wet. Chill for 15 minutes.
5. Mix cream cheese with 1 tsp sugar for the filling.
6. Roll dough into small balls, make a well, and add a tiny bit of cream cheese filling.
7. Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. Cool slightly.

Why You’ll Love It

These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties or late-night snacking. They’re so cute, you’ll want to film a slow-mo of popping one in your mouth. TikTok will go wild.

10. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies with Maple Glaze

Why They’re Awesome: A sweet maple glaze takes these cookies from great to “I need to make these NOW.” Perfect for fall feels.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (for glaze)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
2. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla.
3. Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients.
4. Chill dough for 20 minutes.
5. Scoop dough, add cream cheese filling (mixed with 1 tbsp sugar), and seal.
6. Bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes. Cool completely.
7. Mix maple syrup and powdered sugar for glaze. Drizzle over cookies.

Why You’ll Love It

The maple glaze adds a sweet, autumnal touch that makes these cookies irresistible. I drizzled mine a bit too generously once, and it was a glorious mistake. These are TikTok-worthy for sure.

Related Recipes:

• 8 Irresistible Pumpkin Waffle Ideas to Sweeten Your Fall Mornings
• 10 Cozy Pumpkin Pasta Dishes for Comfort Food Lovers
• 7 Pumpkin Scone Recipes Perfect for Cozy Fall Baking
• 10 Adorable Pumpkin Cupcake Recipes to Sweeten Your Fall

Conclusion

There you have it—10 pumpkin cheesecake cookies that’ll make your kitchen smell like fall and your TikTok feed pop off. From classic to vegan to maple-glazed decadence, these recipes are easy, fun, and guaranteed to impress. So grab some pumpkin puree, whip up a batch, and get ready to go viral. Which one’s your favorite? Let me know in the comments—I’m betting on the maple glaze! 🙂