Pumpkin Pie Cookie Recipe: Thick, Chewy, and Full of Cozy Spice
If the fall season calls for warm scents and cozy flavors, these Pumpkin Pie Cookies are a fantastic treat to bake at home. Imagine thick, chewy cookies with a crisp bottom paired with a smooth, silky pumpkin pie filling in the center. Perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings, potlucks, or even as a sweet weeknight indulgence, these cookies bring big pumpkin pie flavor in a fun handheld form.
Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Bake 14-17 minutes until set and bottoms are light golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, and salt. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add egg yolk and vanilla; blend well. Gradually add the flour mixture in three parts, folding until a thick dough forms.
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg, brown sugar, salt, pumpkin spice, milk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth and combined.
- Roll dough into 2-tablespoon balls (about 36g). Roll each in coarse sugar and place 2 inches apart on sheet. Press a well into the center with a spoon and fill each with 1 tbsp pumpkin filling.
- Bake 14-17 minutes until set and bottoms are light golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Pipe or dollop whipped cream on cooled cookies if desired. Sprinkle with spice or cinnamon before serving.
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Let us know how it was!Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to make yet guarantees deliciously comforting flavors.
Thick and chewy texture with a crisp-bottom crunch that feels homemade.
Contains warm pumpkin spice, making it perfect for autumn and winter celebrations.
Makes a great holiday cookie for gifting or serving alongside hot drinks.
No complicated techniques just simple mixing, rolling, and filling.
Ingredients
- For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ⅔ cups (337g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 oz (86g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 12 tablespoons (6 oz) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup (110g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed (112g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (78g) coarse sugar, for rolling
- For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup (56g) brown sugar
- Pinch of table salt
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ¼ cup (2 oz) whole milk
- ½ cup (122g) pumpkin puree
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
Whipped cream for serving
Additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets
Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Cookie Dough
Whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, and salt. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; blend well. Gradually add the flour mixture in three parts, folding gently until thick dough forms.
Prepare the Pumpkin Filling
In a medium bowl, whisk egg, brown sugar, salt, pumpkin spice, milk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Shape and Fill Cookies
Roll dough into 2-tablespoon balls (about 36g each). Roll each ball in coarse sugar and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Use a tablespoon to press a well into the center of each dough ball. Fill each well with 1 tablespoon pumpkin filling.
Bake and Cool
Bake 14 to 17 minutes until cookies are set and bottoms turn light golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack to set.
Serve
Optionally pipe or dollop whipped cream on each cookie just before serving. Sprinkle with extra pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for a festive touch.
Tips and Storage
Use the bottom of a medicine cup to press the well for filling if you don’t have a measuring spoon.
Only add whipped cream to cookies you plan to serve immediately.
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate to keep longer. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Freeze cookies tightly sealed with wax paper between layers for best texture after thawing.
Serving Suggestions
Perfect alongside a hot cup of cider, coffee, or tea, these cookies can make any afternoon feel like a cozy celebration. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of spice to impress guests or add extra comfort.
Pumpkin pie is a classic American dessert, especially popular in the fall and around Thanksgiving. These cookies bring the comforting essence of pumpkin pie into a fun new bite-sized cookie form, blending tradition with creativity.
This recipe balances the rich, spiced pumpkin filling with thick, chewy cookie dough for a satisfying treat that’s approachable for home cooks and perfect for fall festivities.
