Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these delicious Pumpkin Pie Cookies. These chewy cookies blend the classic taste of pumpkin pie with a soft brown sugar base, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With warm spices and a creamy pumpkin filling, they are perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. Easy to make and beautifully presented, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy them warm with whipped cream or alongside your favorite hot beverage for an extra touch of autumn bliss.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto the baking sheet; flatten slightly and create a divot in the center.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree with remaining brown sugar, egg, evaporated milk, flour, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Fill each cookie divot with about 2 teaspoons of the pumpkin mixture.
- Bake for an additional 6 to 8 minutes until lightly golden brown and filling is set.
- Cool on baking sheet before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chill sticky dough in the fridge if necessary before shaping. Customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips into the cookie base.