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Pumpkin Pie Cookie Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Cookie Recipe
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Delight in the warm, spiced flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Pie Cookies. Featuring a soft, buttery dough rolled in coarse sugar and filled with a creamy pumpkin filling, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat. Topped with optional whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, they bring the essence of pumpkin pie in a perfect bite-sized form.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients for Dough

  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour (337g)
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Dough Wet Ingredients

  • 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

For Rolling

  • ⅓ cup coarse sugar (78g)

Filling Ingredients

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

For Serving

  • Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure easy removal and baking.
  2. Mix Dry Dough Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, pumpkin spice, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later incorporation.
  3. Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides to ensure even mixing.
  4. Add Egg Yolk and Vanilla: Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, then blend until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Combine Flour Mixture: Add the flour mixture in three additions to the wet ingredients, mixing gently after each addition. Fold the dough a few times with a spatula to eliminate any pockets of dry flour; the dough will be quite thick.
  6. Prepare Pumpkin Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, a pinch of salt, pumpkin spice, whole milk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside for filling.
  7. Form Cookie Dough Balls: Using a medium cookie scoop, roll the dough into balls of about 2 tablespoons each (approximately 36g per ball). Roll each ball in the coarse sugar until evenly coated.
  8. Arrange Dough on Baking Sheet: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  9. Create Wells and Fill: Using a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon, gently press down on each dough ball to create a shallow well in the center. Fill each well with 1 tablespoon of the prepared pumpkin filling.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 14 to 17 minutes, or until the dough is set and the bottoms of the cookies turn a light golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Repeat Baking: If there is remaining dough, allow the cookie sheet to cool before placing another batch of dough balls to prevent premature melting, then bake as before.
  12. Serve: Once cooled, optionally top each cookie with piped or dolloped whipped cream. For extra flavor and decoration, sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon and enjoy!

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smooth and easy mixing.
  • Do not overfill the wells to prevent spillage during baking.
  • Use coarse sugar for rolling to add a delightful crunch to the cookie exterior.
  • Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives and use a non-dairy milk.
  • Optional whipped cream topping adds richness but can be omitted for a lighter treat.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Pie Cookies, Fall Cookies, Pumpkin Dessert, Spiced Cookies, Holiday Treats

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