Description
A delightful twist on classic pumpkin pie, these cookies combine warm spices and creamy pumpkin filling for a cozy autumn treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin pie filling
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls, about one inch in diameter, and flatten them slightly.
- Place half of the flattened cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add a small dollop of pumpkin pie filling in the center of each cookie.
- Top with another flattened cookie, sealing the edges gently.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough if too soft to maintain shape during baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin, cookies, fall, dessert, baking