Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of fall with these delightful pumpkin thumbprint cookies. These soft, chewy cookies are packed with pumpkin puree and spiced with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. After rolling dough balls in cinnamon-sugar and baking until edges are set, pumpkin butter is added to the center. They return to the oven for a final bake before they’re left to cool. The longer they cool, the richer the flavor! These cookies are the perfect treat for any autumn gathering or a cozy night in.
Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 175 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted & slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 6 Tbsp. pumpkin puree
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- Pumpkin butter
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
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In medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until there are no lumps. Mix in vanilla and pumpkin puree until smooth. Set aside.
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In large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until combined. Dough will be soft.
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Cover dough and chill 30 minutes.
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Remove dough from refrigerator and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
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In small bowl, prepare cinnamon-sugar coating by mixing together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
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Scoop 1.5 Tbsp. dough, shape into ball, roll in cinnamon-sugar coating and place on prepared baking sheet. Continue and space cookie balls 3 inches apart.
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Using back of spoon, gently create small thumbprint in tops of dough balls. This will hold pumpkin butter after baking.
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Bake 10 minutes or until edges are set while centers appear soft. Remove from oven, place pumpkin butter in thumbprint and return to oven for 2 minutes.
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Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to wire rack to cool completely. (Note: The longer they cool, the better they taste. The flavors develop and texture becomes chewier. They’re even better on day two.)
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Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 175
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 71mg3%
Potassium 46mg1%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 1389IU28%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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