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Pumpkin Pie Cookie Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Cookie Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with these Pumpkin Pie Cookies. Combining the beloved taste of pumpkin pie with a soft, chewy cookie, this recipe is perfect for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to cozy afternoons at home. Each cookie features a crisp bottom and a creamy pumpkin filling that melts in your mouth. The blend of spices creates an inviting aroma, making them a must-have treat. With simple preparation steps and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create these delectable cookies that everyone will adore. Enjoy them warm from the oven or as a delightful snack throughout the week.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup coarse sugar for rolling
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • Pinch table salt
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In one bowl, combine flour, pumpkin spice, and salt. In another bowl, mix cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add sugars and beat until well combined. Stir in egg yolk and vanilla.
  3. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully blended.
  4. Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto the baking sheet; roll in coarse sugar before baking.
  5. Whisk together the filling ingredients—egg, brown sugar, salt, pumpkin spice, milk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla—in a separate bowl.
  6. Press an indentation in each cookie ball and fill it with the mixture before baking for about 15 minutes or until edges are golden.
  7. Cool on wire racks before serving.

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