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Linda S. Smith

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Cookies

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Cookies combine the warm flavors of pumpkin pie with the texture of a cookie, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's softened to room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Whole wheat flour can be used as a healthier alternative.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
For the filling
  • 1 cup pumpkin pie filling Substitutions can be made with homemade filling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until combined.
  4. Gradually mix the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just blended.
  5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into desired shapes. Arrange half of the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Spoon a small amount of pumpkin pie filling into the center of each cookie, then place the remaining cut-out cookies on top, sealing the edges gently.
Baking
  1. Bake your cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

For a festive touch, serve with whipped cream or dust with powdered sugar. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for long-term storage.

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