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Pumpkin Pie Cookie Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Cookie Recipe
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These Pumpkin Pie Cookies combine a soft, tender pumpkin-spiced dough with a luscious, creamy pumpkin pie filling, creating a delightful seasonal treat perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights in. Rolled in coarse sugar for a sweet crunch and topped with optional whipped cream, these cookies capture all the classic flavors of pumpkin pie in a portable, bite-sized form.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour (337g)
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature (86g)
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (6oz)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (110g)
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed (112g)
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup coarse sugar for rolling (78g)

Filling

  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (56g)
  • Pinch table salt
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • ¼ cup whole milk (2oz)
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree (122g)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

For Serving (Optional)

  • Whipped cream
  • Additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to ensure your cookies bake evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, pumpkin spice, and salt until well combined. Set this aside for later.
  3. Make the Dough Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is fluffy and light in texture. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and beat again to ensure even mixing. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, blending until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing after each. Use a spatula to fold the dough gently to avoid leaving any flour pockets. The dough will be quite thick and soft.
  5. Prepare Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, salt, pumpkin spice, whole milk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended. Set aside the filling.
  6. Form Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the dough into 2 tablespoon balls (approximately 36g each). Roll each ball in the coarse sugar until fully coated. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  7. Create Wells in Dough: Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, gently press down the center of each dough ball to create a small well without breaking through the bottom.
  8. Fill and Bake: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin filling into the well of each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 17 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the bottoms turn a light golden brown.
  9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before handling. Repeat the rolling, coating, pressing, and filling process with any remaining dough, ensuring the cookie sheet has cooled before adding more dough balls.
  10. Serve: Once cooled, optionally pipe or dollop whipped cream on top of each cookie. Lightly sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon before serving. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Make sure all dairy and eggs are at room temperature for the best dough consistency.
  • Use fresh pumpkin puree for optimal flavor; canned pumpkin puree also works well.
  • Do not overfill the wells to prevent spilling during baking.
  • You can substitute pumpkin pie spice with a mix of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if desired.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream cheese with vegan alternatives and use plant-based milk.

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