Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with these Pumpkin Pie Cookies. Thick and chewy, they combine a spiced cookie base with a creamy pumpkin filling that is both comforting and delicious. This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, making it a versatile treat loved by all.
Ingredients
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- 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup coarse sugar for rolling
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- pinch table salt
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix flour, pumpkin spice, and salt. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually mix in sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; blend well. Slowly incorporate dry ingredients until just combined.
- Form dough into balls (about 2 inches), roll in coarse sugar, and place on the baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the filling ingredients until smooth. Press down cookies slightly to create an indentation, then fill each with about 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin mixture.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg