Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our Pumpkin Pie Cookie Recipe, where the comforting essence of pumpkin pie meets the chewy goodness of cookies. These delectable treats feature a thick, chewy base filled with a silky pumpkin spice filling that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, these cookies will impress everyone at your table. They’re easy to make, making them ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Whether paired with a hot drink or served at festive occasions, each bite delivers the warm, inviting taste of autumn. Enjoy a treat that truly captures the spirit of the season!
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℉ and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, pumpkin spice, and salt; set aside.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add sugars and mix until fluffy.
- Incorporate egg yolk and vanilla; gradually add dry ingredients.
- Roll dough into balls, coat in coarse sugar, and place on the sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- While baking, whisk together egg, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, milk, and pumpkin puree for the filling.
- Once cooled slightly, create an indentation in each cookie and fill with the prepared mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg