Thanksgiving Cookies With Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Celebrate fall with this delicious Thanksgiving Cookies With Pumpkin Pie Recipe. These cookies blend classic pumpkin pie flavors into soft, spiced treats.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Cream butter and both sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract.
- Slowly add dry mix into wet ingredients.
- Stir until dough forms soft texture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes in fridge.
- Mix filling ingredients in small bowl.
- Scoop cookie dough using cookie scoop.
- Flatten slightly with your hand.
- Add small spoon of pumpkin filling inside.
- Cover with another small dough portion.
- Seal edges carefully with fingers.
- Bake cookies for 12 to 14 minutes.
- Cool cookies on wire rack completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Always chill dough for perfect texture.
- Don’t overbake; cookies harden as they cool.
- Use canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix.
- Add more cinnamon for stronger flavor.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for freshness.