Description
These delightful Pumpkin Pie Cookies combine a soft, buttery cookie base with a rich, spiced pumpkin custard filling. Perfect for autumn gatherings, they offer the nostalgic flavor of a traditional pie in a convenient, hand-held form that is ready in about an hour.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (plus 2 tbsp for filling)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus 1 tsp for filling)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp evaporated milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until pale and fluffy. Beat in one egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Shape dough into an 11-inch log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, one egg, milk, 1 teaspoon flour, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth; chill until needed.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice dough log into 14 portions and roll into balls.
- Place balls on parchment-lined sheets and use a floured teaspoon to press a deep well into each. Fill each well with pumpkin mixture.
- Bake at 375°F for 3 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10 more minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely on a wire rack. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and pipe onto cookies with a dash of cinnamon.
Notes
To ensure a perfectly smooth custard center, make sure your pumpkin filling is whisked thoroughly to eliminate any flour lumps. For the best presentation, only add the whipped cream topping just before serving to keep the cookie base crisp and the cream airy.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 13 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American