Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with our Pumpkin Pie Cookie Recipe! These thick and chewy cookies capture the essence of classic pumpkin pie, featuring a crisp base and a creamy pumpkin filling that is sure to delight at any gathering. Perfect for Thanksgiving or a cozy evening treat, these cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed warm with whipped cream or as a delightful snack on their own. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just craving something sweet, this recipe will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 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
- Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together room-temperature butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin spice, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture until combined.
- Roll dough into balls, coat in coarse sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- In another bowl, combine filling ingredients: egg, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, milk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Create an indentation in each cookie ball and fill with pumpkin filling.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden around the edges. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg