Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies
We all want a chewy, pumpkin flavored dessert just in time for fall. These wonderful Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies are calling your name. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and may become a new favorite flavor of cookie. Your friends and family will love to take a bite of this tasty cookie recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies
Servings: 25
Calories: 257kcal
Preheat the oven to 350 and line two baking sheets with parchment
Using a medium bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until combined.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Beat in pumpkin.
Add dry ingredients to the wet and beat until combined
Using a mini ice cream scooper, scoop some dough onto the cookie tray
Bake for 8 minutes
Using a tablespoon make a indent into the cookies
Place back into the oven for 7 more minutes or until golden brown
If the indents puffed up, use the tablespoon and press the indent back down
Allow the cookies to cool completely
Filling directions
Using a medium bowl, beat butter with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until combined and smooth
Scoop the frosting into the piping bag and pipe into cooled cookies.
Sprinkle with pumpkin spice on top
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1882IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg