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Pumpkin Pie Cookies

Irresistible Pumpkin Pie Cookies That Bring Joy to Fall Treats

Delight in these Pumpkin Pie Cookies, a fun twist on the classic dessert that brings joy to your fall festivities.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture
  • 1 cup Sugar Provides sweetness
  • 1 large Egg Binds the dough
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms structure
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors
For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Ensures creamy filling
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel notes
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Provides classic warmth
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream Achieves smooth consistency
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Delivers smoothness and tang
For Serving
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Adds a lovely topping
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Optional garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Piping Bag
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Pie Cookies
  1. Cream unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add egg and vanilla extract.
  2. Gradually mix in flour and salt until combined, then chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly, and form wells in the center.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden, then press centers gently.
  5. Mix cream cheese, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and heavy cream until smooth. Chill for 20 minutes.
  6. Fill cooled cookie wells with pumpkin mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
  7. Top with whipped cream and dust with nutmeg or cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the cookie dough and fill just before serving to maintain texture.

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