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Pumpkin Pie Cookies

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Pumpkin Pie Cookies, a unique twist on the traditional pumpkin pie. These thick and chewy cookies combine the comforting essence of fall spices and a creamy pumpkin filling that will impress everyone at your next gathering. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with a warm beverage, this recipe is simple to follow and yields impressive results. Whether served as a festive treat or a cozy snack, each bite promises an irresistible taste of autumn that will keep family and friends coming back for more.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup coarse sugar for rolling
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • Pinch table salt
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, pumpkin spice, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add sugars until fluffy, then stir in egg yolk and vanilla.
  4. Combine dry ingredients with wet until mixed well.
  5. Scoop dough onto the prepared sheet; roll in coarse sugar.
  6. Prepare the filling by whisking together egg, brown sugar, salt, pumpkin spice, milk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Create an indentation in each cookie and fill with the pumpkin mixture.
  8. Bake for about 15 minutes or until edges are golden.

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