Introduction
If you love the flavor of pumpkin pie but want something easier to bake (and even easier to share), these Pumpkin Pie Cookies are the ultimate fall treat. They combine the warmth of pumpkin spice with the soft, chewy texture of a homemade cookie — and the result is irresistible. Perfect for Thanksgiving dessert tables, fall bake sales, or cozy nights in with a hot drink, these cookies bring autumn’s magic right into your kitchen.
🧁 Ingredients
For the cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon + nutmeg + cloves mix)
For the frosting (optional but delicious):
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon
🍪 Instructions
- Preheat & prepare: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter & sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in pumpkin purée, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Shape & bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers soft.
- Cool & frost (optional): Once cooled, spread or drizzle cream cheese frosting on top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
🎃 Tips & Variations
- Make them extra cozy: Add white chocolate chips or chopped pecans.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to a month.
- Healthier twist: Substitute half the butter with applesauce for a lighter version.
✨ Final Thoughts
Pumpkin Pie Cookies deliver everything you love about fall — spice, warmth, and sweetness — in one simple, bite-sized dessert. They’re soft, comforting, and perfect for gifting, serving at gatherings, or enjoying with a mug of hot cocoa on a chilly evening. These cookies might just become your new favorite autumn tradition.