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Perfect Thanksgiving Cookies Recipe with Pumpkin Spice Filling

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Soft, golden cookies filled with creamy, spiced pumpkin filling that tastes like a mini pumpkin pie—perfect for Thanksgiving and fall celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Let it cool slightly.
  6. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly and create a small well in the center for the filling.
  7. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the pumpkin pie filling into the well of each cookie.
  8. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Let the cookies cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

[‘Chill the pumpkin pie filling in the fridge for 15 minutes if it seems too runny.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the cookie dough to keep the cookies soft and tender.’, ‘Make a double batch as these cookies disappear quickly!’, ‘Variations include gluten-free flour, dairy-free butter, or adding a chocolate drizzle.’]

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Keywords: Thanksgiving cookies, pumpkin spice cookies, fall dessert, holiday baking, pumpkin pie filling

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