Description
Indulgent Crumbl pumpkin pie cookies bring autumnal warmth to classic dessert lovers’ tables. Buttery, spiced dough and smooth cream cheese frosting create an irresistible seasonal treat you’ll crave from first delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 5 ounces (141 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter, softened
- 3 ounces (85 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) vegetable or canola oil
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
Topping and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup (157 milliliters) heavy cream, cold
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A small amount of orange gel food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cookie preparation.
- Combine butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture transforms into a creamy, aerated texture with consistent smoothness.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a uniform, silky base that integrates all liquid components seamlessly.
- Gently fold in flour, salt, and baking powder, stirring with minimal manipulation to prevent gluten development and maintain a tender cookie structure.
- Scoop uniform portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring consistent spacing to allow proper spreading and even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges and a soft center that indicates perfect cookie consistency.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, enabling them to firm up without overcooking.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them reach room temperature before applying any frosting or additional toppings.
- For the signature pumpkin pie finish, prepare a cream cheese frosting with pumpkin pie spice, carefully piping or spreading over completely cooled cookies.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and creates a more stable cookie texture during baking.
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals without compromising the rich pumpkin pie flavor.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cookie texture, especially for butter and egg.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing pumpkin pie spice to match personal taste preferences, creating a more personalized autumn treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg