Description

These Pumpkin Delight Cookies offer irresistible flavor and simple prep, perfect for bringing warmth to any gathering or satisfying your sweet tooth at home.

Ingredients

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15 oz canned pure pumpkin
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cornstarch
3/4 cup apple juice
12 tbsp butter melted
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp salt
3 cups flour

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, whisk together pumpkin purée, 1½ cups sugar, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon until fully combined.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and apple juice until dissolved, then pour into the saucepan and whisk together.
Cook over medium heat until it starts to gently boil, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat melted butter and 1 cup sugar with a hand mixer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens. Add molasses and egg, and beat until smooth.
Mix in baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and flour, continuing to mix until a soft dough forms. Add flour as needed to prevent stickiness.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then preheat your oven to 350°F. Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick and cut into shapes.
Cut pumpkin faces on half the cookies using a sharp knife for eyes and mouth, creating a mini jack-o’-lantern look.
Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling onto each bottom cookie, then place a face cookie on top and gently press to seal.
Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-13 minutes, letting them cool on the sheet before moving to a cooling rack.

Notes

These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for several days.
Experiment with different shapes and decorations for fun variations!
Ensure the filling is completely cool before assembling to avoid making the cookies soggy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 240
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg