Description
Delightful pumpkin pie cookies blend classic autumn flavors with irresistible cookie charm. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, these treats deliver warm comfort perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 g) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
Spices and Additional Flavors:
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- Whipped cream or cream cheese frosting
- A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Craft a velvety cookie dough by whipping butter and sugar until airy and pale, incorporating vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Gently fold flour and salt into the creamy mixture, kneading until a soft, pliable dough emerges.
- Cocoon the dough in plastic wrap and allow it to rest and chill in the refrigerator for half an hour, enhancing its texture.
- Compose the pumpkin filling by blending pumpkin purée with brown sugar, aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, complemented by a rich egg yolk and vanilla extract until silky smooth.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sculpt the chilled dough into delicate one-inch spheres, positioning them carefully on the baking surface.
- Create a gentle indentation in each cookie’s center using your thumb or a rounded utensil, forming a perfect vessel for the spiced filling.
- Lovingly spoon approximately half a teaspoon of pumpkin mixture into each cookie’s hollow.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges transform into a delicate golden hue.
- Allow cookies to rest momentarily on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Optionally, crown each cookie with a dollop of whipped cream or cream cheese frosting, dusting with a whisper of cinnamon for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and create a more concentrated flavor profile during baking.
- Use fresh, high-quality pumpkin purée for the most robust and authentic autumn taste in your cookies.
- For gluten-free variation, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Control the spice intensity by adjusting the amount of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to suit personal preference or reduce heat for sensitive palates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg