Crumbl-Style Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 stick 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 & 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
5 oz pumpkin puree
2/3 cup cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Orange gel food coloring optional
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Instructions
Prepare the Cookies:
1. Preheat oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. Gradually mix in flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
Shape the Cookies:
5. Using a cookie scoop, portion out 9 equal balls onto the baking sheet.
6. Flatten each ball to 1 inch thick and press a deep indentation in the center using a 1/4 measuring cup.
Bake the Cookies:
7. Bake for 8-9 minutes, until set but still soft.
8. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.
Make the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
9. Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth.
10. Add pumpkin puree, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until combined.
11. For a festive touch, add a few drops of orange food coloring.
Assemble the Cookies:
12. Spoon the filling into each cookies center.
13. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set, or enjoy immediately for a creamy pumpkin treat.
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Details
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Yield: 9 large cookies
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