Description
These Pumpkin Pie Cookies are a delightful fall treat, combining the flavors of classic pumpkin pie with a buttery cookie base. They are perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or simply enjoying the taste of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 1/2 cup (122g) canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream or whipped topping
- Cinnamon sugar
- Icing drizzle or powdered sugar dusting
- Mini pie crust cutouts for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, beat until fluffy, then mix in egg and vanilla. Slowly add flour mixture until combined. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Make the filling: Mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Shape and fill: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into circles and place half on baking sheet. Add 1 teaspoon filling to each, then top with another circle. Seal edges and vent tops.
- Bake: Bake for 14–16 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Decorate: Once cooled, top with whipped cream, cinnamon, glaze, or festive sprinkles.
Notes
- Always chill the dough before rolling for best results.
- Do not overfill cookies or they may leak.
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Vent cookie tops to release steam and prevent sogginess.
- Store baked cookies in airtight container up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie