Pumpkin Pie Cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 14

Total Time: 34

Servings: cookies

Calories: 227kcal

Author: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju

These pumpkin pie cookies are soft and spiced delights with butter, pumpkin, and a touch of homemade spice. This easy recipe comes together in under 45 minutes!

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Ingredients

½ cup butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 medium eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice divided, see notes for homemade version
Whipped cream optional topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Make sure eggs and pumpkin puree are at room temperature.
If making pumpkin pie spice at home: Add all the ingredients into a small mixing bowl and use a whisk or fork to combine them well. You can skip this step if using store-bought pumpkin pie spice.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the ingredients until smooth and creamy, for 2 minutes.
Add the eggs and pumpkin puree to the same bowl. Beat the mixture together, scraping down the sides of the bowl as you blend.
Incorporate the flour, baking powder, salt and 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.
Using a wooden spoon, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the flour is no longer visible.
Dollop spoonfuls of the cookie batter onto a baking sheet. Make sure to leave a 2-inch space in between the dough, as it will rise and spread in the tray during baking.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies turn golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool completely before frosting, if desired.
Just before serving, pipe a swirl of whipped cream and sprinkle the remaining pumpkin spice mix on top of each cookie.

Notes

Ensure that eggs and pumpkin puree are at room temperature before incorporating them into the batter. Room temperature ingredients blend more seamlessly, resulting in a smoother and more consistent cookie texture.
Maintain consistent sizes for each cookie to ensure uniform baking. This can be achieved by using a cookie scoop or measuring portions with a spoon to create a visually appealing batch.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting or serving. This prevents the frosting from melting and ensures the cookies reach their optimal texture and flavor.

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