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Pumpkin Pie Cookies

Pumpkin Pie Cookies

These Pumpkin Pie Cookies bring all the cozy flavors of fall into a soft cookie cup filled with creamy no-bake pumpkin filling and topped with fluffy whipped cream—perfect for seasonal gatherings or an irresistible treat anytime.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter substitute with margarine if needed
  • 1 cup sugar granulated or brown sugar works
  • 1 large egg use a flax or chia egg if allergic
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free 1:1 blend works
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the No-Bake Filling
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
For the Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Method
 

  1. Cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Press a well into each dough ball with the back of a teaspoon.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the filling by beating cream cheese until smooth, then mix in pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
  10. Add heavy cream and mix until creamy and fully combined.
  11. Chill filling for at least 30 minutes.
  12. Fill each cooled cookie well with the pumpkin mixture.
  13. Top with whipped cream just before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top or drizzle with caramel. Store filled cookies in the refrigerator and add whipped cream right before serving.