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Pumpkin Pie Thumbprint Cookies

Pumpkin Pie Thumbprint Cookies with Rich White Chocolate Bliss

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Delight in Pumpkin Pie Thumbprint Cookies, featuring a buttery base and white chocolate ganache, perfect for fall festivities.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark both work well
  • 1 large Egg For vegan option, use flaxseed meal mixed with water
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Homemade for richer taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour can be used for a heartier texture
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt Use kosher salt for lower sodium
For the Pumpkin Filling
  • ½ cup Pure Pumpkin Puree Canned or freshly made
  • ½ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and clove can serve
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional for sprinkling on top
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dairy-free chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • medium bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, then mix in the egg and vanilla.
  3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and sea salt until just combined.
  4. Scoop the dough into 2-teaspoon-sized balls, arrange on baking sheets, and create a thumbprint in each.
  5. Bake the cookies for 7-8 minutes until edges are golden and centers set.
  6. Combine pumpkin puree, white chocolate chips, and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
  7. Cool the cookies for 5 minutes, fill thumbprint with ganache, sprinkle cinnamon, and let set.
  8. Once cooled, enjoy your Pumpkin Pie Thumbprint Cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; refrigerate for up to a week; freeze for up to 3 months.

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