Description
Crumbl pumpkin pie cookies deliver autumn’s warmest comfort in a single bite. Spiced dough and creamy frosting mirror classic pie flavors, promising a delightful seasonal indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 & ⅓ cups (280 grams) flour
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter, softened
- 5 ounces (142 grams) pumpkin puree
- 3 ounces (85 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) vegetable or canola oil
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) heavy cream, cold
Spices and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- Orange gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Combine butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a smooth base.
- Gradually fold in flour, salt, and baking powder, mixing gently until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Portion the dough into 9 equal rounds, positioning them evenly on the prepared baking sheet and gently pressing each to approximately 1-inch thickness.
- Create a centered indentation in each cookie using a ¼ measuring cup, forming a well for the upcoming filling.
- Bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indicator of doneness. Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Prepare the pumpkin pie filling by whisking cream cheese, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, white sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and optional orange gel food coloring until silky and uniform.
- Once cookies have reached room temperature, carefully fill each indentation with the prepared pumpkin pie mixture, using a spoon or piping bag for precision.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Prep ahead by softening butter and cream cheese at room temperature for smooth, easy mixing.
- Create perfect wells in cookies using a ¼ measuring cup for consistent, professional-looking results.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense cookies that lack the desired soft texture.
- Chill the filled cookies for enhanced flavor melding and firmer filling if not serving immediately.
- Optional orange gel food coloring adds a festive touch but can be skipped for a more natural appearance.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to maintain the creamy filling’s quality and cookie freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg