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Pumpkin Pie Thumbprint Cookies

Irresistible Pumpkin Pie Thumbprint Cookies You’ll Love

Delicious Pumpkin Pie Thumbprint Cookies combine a buttery base with creamy pumpkin filling, perfect for fall festivities.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 large Large Egg Can use a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Regular table salt can be used
For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 cup Pure Pumpkin Puree Canned or homemade
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Can substitute with cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • hand mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the large egg and pure vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and sea salt to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  5. Roll the dough into 2-teaspoon balls and place on the baking sheets, making an indentation in each cookie.
  6. Bake the cookies for 7-8 minutes until just set and edges are lightly golden.
  7. Warm the pure pumpkin puree, then add the white chocolate chips and pumpkin pie spice, stirring until smooth.
  8. Fill each cookie's indentation with the pumpkin ganache and sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be frozen for up to three months and served warm for a delightful treat.

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