Description
A delightful fusion of traditional pumpkin pie flavors in cookie form, perfect for the festive season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles to form cookie shells.
- In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree and spices for the filling until smooth.
- Place a small spoonful of the pumpkin filling onto each cookie shell.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
Consider adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the pumpkin filling for added texture. Use parchment paper on the baking sheets for easier cleanup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg