Description
Pumpkin Pie Cookies are the ultimate festive treat that beautifully combines the flavors of a classic pumpkin pie with the fun of sugar cookies. These delightful cookie wedges are crafted to resemble mini pumpkin pie slices, complete with a golden ‘crust’ and topped with fluffy ‘whipped cream’ frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family while satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether you’re baking for Thanksgiving or just want to celebrate the fall season, these Pumpkin Pie Cookies will bring warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- Gel food coloring (orange and brown)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add egg and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients separately, then combine with wet mixture to form dough.
- Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes, then roll out and cut into pie slice shapes.
- Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare royal icing by mixing powdered sugar, meringue powder, water, and tint as desired.
- Decorate cooled cookies with orange icing for filling and brown icing for crust.
- Create whipped cream dollops using white frosting.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg