Description
These Pumpkin Delight Cookies are filled with a luscious pumpkin filling and perfectly shaped for a festive treat. A delightful blend of spices and easy preparation makes them ideal for any occasion. Homemade goodness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz canned pure pumpkin
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup apple juice
- 12 tbsp butter melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups flour
Instructions
- Prepare the pumpkin filling by whisking together pumpkin purée, 1½ cups of sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and apple juice until smooth, then add to the saucepan and stir well.
- Cook over medium heat until it gently boils, then reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat melted butter and 1 cup of sugar with a hand mixer until thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Add molasses and egg, mixing until smooth.
- Incorporate baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Adjust with extra flour if necessary.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut out cookies with a pumpkin-shaped cutter.
- For the faces, cut out triangle eyes and mouths using a knife on half of the cookies.
- Assemble cookies by adding a tablespoon of cooled filling onto bottom cookie pieces and placing a face cookie on top, pressing gently to seal.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10–13 minutes. Cool slightly on the sheet before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Ensure the pumpkin filling cools completely before assembling to thicken.
For a unique touch, try adding nuts or chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
Using a flour-dusted surface while rolling out dough helps prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg