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Thanksgiving Cookies With Pumpkin Pie Filling And Fall Shortbread Base


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  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cookies combining pumpkin pie filling and a buttery shortbread base, perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy evenings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking tray to form a base and bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden.
  4. While the shortbread base cools, prepare the pumpkin pie filling by whisking together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt until smooth.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition until fully incorporated.
  6. Pour the pumpkin pie filling over the cooled shortbread base, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake the cookies for another 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  9. Serve and enjoy your Thanksgiving masterpiece!

Notes

For best flavor, let the cookies chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. Pair with ice cream for an extra treat.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg