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    Pumpkin Pie Cookies

    Published: Nov 11, 2013 · Modified: Nov 19, 2023 by burntapple · This post may contain affiliate links · 23 Comments

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    Pumpkin pie is a quintessential fall dessert, but what if you could have that same great taste in the form of a cookie? With pumpkin pie cookies, you can! These cookies are a delicious treat that are perfect for fall gatherings or as an after-dinner dessert.

    a plate of pumpkin pie cookies. Each sugar cookie is decorated to look like a slice of pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream frosting on top.

    Getting Started Making Your Pumpkin Pie Cookies

    Release your inner cookie decorator! I am NOT a fan of decorating cookies although I do love watching cookies get decorated on YouTube videos. But once a year when I make these, the cookies do seem really cathartic.

    Let's enjoy the aromas of your kitchen and bring out that inner baker- it's time to make some tasty treats! With this easy recipe you can have delicious, homemade pumpkin pie cookies any time!

    Ingredients

    Before starting your pumpkin pie cookie adventure, be sure to have all the necessary ingredients on hand. For the cookies you will need:

    • Butter
    • powdered sugar
    • egg
    • pumpkin puree
    • ground cinnamon
    • ground nutmeg
    • ground ginger
    • ground cloves
    • Flour
    • baking powder
    • salt

    To make the frosting you will want to make sure you have:

    • Powdered sugar
    • Water
    • Butter
    • honey or corn syrup
    • vanilla
    • salt

    Preheat your oven

    Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature is optimal for your pumpkin pie cookies to bake evenly and thoroughly. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly spray it with oil or butter, then set aside. This will ensure that the cookies do not stick. If you don't have parchment paper, you can use non-stick cooking spray on the baking sheet instead.

    pumpkin pie sugar cookies
    pumpkin pie sugar cookies

    Making the Cookies:

    To make the pumpkin pie cookies:

    1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the spices, flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
    2. In a small bowl, beat together the egg and pumpkin. Set aside.
    3. In the bowl of a mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. (Start the mixer on low than gradually move the speed up as the powdered sugar mixes with the butter, otherwise you will have a poof of powdered sugar all over your counter. Yes, I've done that).
    4. Once butter and sugar are fluffy, turn mixer to low and gradually add in the egg and pumpkin mixture. Stop and scrape the bowl if necessary, then continue mixing until smooth. Slowly begin to add in the flour and spice mixture and continue stirring until most of the dough sticks to the paddle. Pinch a small piece of dough lightly between your fingers. If it sticks, add a little more flour to the mixture. You want the dough to have a little give, but not stick to your fingers.
    5. Cut off two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Stick the dough between the two pieces and roll out the dough until it is ¼ inch thick. Use flour to dust the plastic wrap or parchment paper if needed in order to make sure the dough doesn't stick. Using a large cup, cut the dough, then use a knife to cut the dough into pie shaped slices.
    6. Place the cookies on a lightly greased baking sheet and cook for 7-8 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.

    Time to Frost Your Cookies!

    My favorite time! (once a year only!) It's time to frost and finish making your cookies.

    1. In a mixing bowl, blend all ingredients until mixture becomes shiny. Divide the dough into thirds with a larger portion being devoted to the orange and brown, the medium portion to the yellow/tan color and the smallest portion to the white.
    2. Using your dyes, tint the cookies to the desired color. To the orange and brown I added ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon to give the cookies that flecked pumpkin pie look. If using natural dyes it will be harder to achieve that deep brown color.
    3. Using a piping bag, squirt bottle or ziploc bag with the corner snipped off, pipe the outline of the orange and brown around the entire triangle of the cookie. Flood the interior portion of the cookie with more color and use a toothpick to remove any bubbles. Allow the "pumpkin pie" portion to set up before continuing. Using your yellow/tan color, make a wavy pattern on the straight edge of the cookie. With the white frosting, make a dollop in the center of the cookie to resemble whipped cream. Allow the cookies to fully set up for two hours or overnight before stacking

    Pumpkin Lovers! I've got More Great Recipes for You!

    I've got more delicious pumpkin recipes for you! If you love these cookies why not try some pumpkin caramel cookies, the prettiest pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, or some pumpkin toffee cookies?

    a plate of pumpkin pie cookies. Each sugar cookie is decorated to look like a slice of pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream frosting on top.

    Pumpkin PIe Cookies

    Traci Wennerholm
    As the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp, the flavors of fall come alive. It's time to indulge in the comforting warmth of sugar cookies filled with hints of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. And what better way to embrace these cozy flavors than with a batch of these pretty pumpkin pie cookies?
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    40 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cookies
    Calories 3170 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cookie sheet
    • frosting bag
    • Rolling Pin

    Ingredients
      

    • For the Cookies:
    • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • 2 ½-2 ¾ cup unbleached all purpose flour you can substitute gluten free flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • For the Frosting:
    • 5 cups powdered sugar
    • 6 tablespoon water
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 4 tablespoon honey or corn syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    Makes: 2inch0 x 0inch round

    Instructions
     

    • To Make the Cookies:
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • In a mixing bowl, stir together the spices, flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
    • In a small bowl, beat together the egg and pumpkin. Set aside.
    • In the bowl of a mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. (Start the mixer on low than gradually move the speed up as the powdered sugar mixes with the butter, otherwise you will have a poof of powdered sugar all over your counter. Yes, I've done that).
    • Once butter and sugar are fluffy, turn mixer to low and gradually add in the egg and pumpkin mixture. Stop and scrape the bowl if necessary, then continue mixing until smooth. Slowly begin to add in the flour and spice mixture and continue stirring until most of the dough sticks to the paddle. Pinch a small piece of dough lightly between your fingers. If it sticks, add a little more flour to the mixture. You want the dough to have a little give, but not stick to your fingers.
    • Cut off two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Stick the dough between the two pieces and roll out the dough until it is ¼ inch thick. Use flour to dust the plastic wrap or parchment paper if needed in order to make sure the dough doesn't stick. Using a large cup, cut the dough, then use a knife to cut the dough into pie shaped slices.
    • Place the cookies on a lightly greased baking sheet and cook for 7-8 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.
    • To Make the Frosting:
    • In a mixing bowl, blend all ingredients until mixture becomes shiny. Divide the dough into thirds with a larger portion being devoted to the orange and brown, the medium portion to the yellow/tan color and the smallest portion to the white.
    • Using your dyes, tint the cookies to the desired color. To the orange and brown I added ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon to give the cookies that flecked pumpkin pie look. If using natural dyes it will be harder to achieve that deep brown color.
    • Using a piping bag, squirt bottle or ziploc bag with the corner snipped off, pipe the outline of the orange and brown around the entire triangle of the cookie. Flood the interior portion of the cookie with more color and use a toothpick to remove any bubbles. Allow the "pumpkin pie" portion to set up before continuing. Using your yellow/tan color, make a wavy pattern on the straight edge of the cookie. With the white frosting, make a dollop in the center of the cookie to resemble whipped cream. Allow the cookies to fully set up for two hours or overnight before stacking.

    Notes

    Store cookies in airtight container for several days. cookies can also be stored in the freezer for up to one month. Thaw to serve. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 3170kcalCarbohydrates: 545gProtein: 20gFat: 107gSaturated Fat: 67gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 356mgSodium: 2770mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 5gSugar: 416gVitamin A: 4477IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 322mgIron: 9mg
    Keyword homemade pumpkin pie cookies, pumpkin dessert, pumpkin pie cookie recipe, pumpkin pie cookies
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Note: The original frosting recipe calls for corn syrup. I left it in the recipe for those who do use corn syrup. I use honey as a replacement and it works just fine.

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    1. Maria

      November 11, 2013 at 3:16 pm

      Your little "pie" cookies are adorable! Perfect for Thanksgiving! 🙂

      Reply
    2. alex

      November 11, 2013 at 10:12 pm

      these are adorable! I have a hard time making things look as good as they do in photos, but I would say you nailed it!

      Reply
    3. Kaz @ Melting Moments

      November 11, 2013 at 11:59 pm

      Oh yummo! We don't have canned pumpkin here - would baked pumpkin work too? 🙂

      Reply
      • burntapple

        November 13, 2013 at 7:16 am

        Yes, baked pumpkin works too.

        Reply
        • Kaz @ Melting Moments

          November 19, 2013 at 3:26 pm

          Good to know 🙂 Thanks!!

    4. Andrea @ This Pug Life

      November 12, 2013 at 9:56 pm

      Really cute. I love mini things.

      Reply
    5. Marissa

      November 15, 2013 at 7:29 pm

      These cookies are so cute! I agree...pumpkin pie and Thanksgiving just go together.

      Reply
    6. Britni

      November 17, 2013 at 10:54 am

      What a fun idea! I'm having a Thanksgiving playgroup this week and these would be great. I'd love to have you come share on the weekend re-Treat link party that ends tonight - http://www.playpartypin.com/2013/11/weekend-re-treat-link-party-43.html.

      Britni @ Play. Party. Pin.

      Reply
      • Britni

        November 20, 2013 at 10:07 pm

        Thanks for sharing on the weekend re-Treat link party!

        Britni @ Play. Party. Pin.

        Reply
    7. Linda

      November 17, 2013 at 4:24 pm

      Thanks for linking to Saturday Dishes. These are cute.

      Wishes for tasty dishes,
      Linda

      Reply
    8. Jerri

      November 20, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      Your pie cookies are so cute!

      Reply
    9. Britni

      November 21, 2013 at 10:22 am

      Hi! Just wanted to let you know that this post is featured on the weekend re-Treat link party this week. Thanks for linking up and hope to see you again tonight at 7PM EST.

      http://www.playpartypin.com/2013/11/weekend-re-treat-link-party-43-features.html

      Reply
    10. Maria B

      November 22, 2013 at 4:15 am

      These are the cutest cookies I have ever seen!! I would love for you to share them at the Krafty Inspiration Thursday Link Party http://kraftycardsetc.com/2013/11/krafty-inspiration-thursday-link-party-18.html
      Thanks for the inspiration!
      Maria

      Reply
      • Maria B

        November 24, 2013 at 6:01 pm

        Dropping by to let you know that I've featured this recipe at my Thanksgiving Dessert Round-up and Linky. I would love for you to stop over and share all your other great Thanksgiving dessert ideas. http://wp.me/p3YqkX-qP
        Happy Thanksgiving!
        Maria @ Krafty Cards etc.

        Reply

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