Pumpkin Pie Cookies- A little "bite" of Fall

Fall is quickly approaching (even if doesn't feel like it for all my fellow FL people), which means everything pumpkin will be out. Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice lattes, pumpkin breads and just simply pumpkins! I thought it would be appropriate to experiment and try to make a pumpkin pie cookie.  I have successfully made a pumpkin pie cookie that is to die for. I am usually not a pumpkin person... I will eat a slice of pumpkin pie, but it has to have more whipped cream than pie on it. These cookies though... I could eat a dozen of them! These would be perfect for a Halloween party or even Thanksgiving. They could be topped with a little whipped cream, my pumpkin spice icing, or a pumpkin spice whipped cream (I will give both recipes below).

They do end up being like a cake consistency. I have not experimented with trying to bake them as a "cake", but it might work. So if you are feeling adventurous, try it! It is hard to tell when the cookies are completely done, so you can either use the toothpick method or check the bottoms to see if they easily come off the cookie sheet.

Enjoy this little "bite" of Fall!


-Kym's Kitchen


Pumpkin Pie Cookies

(Kym's Kitchen)

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 1/2 oz vanilla pudding, instant (usually it is 1 pack)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 can of pumpkin (You can add the whole can if you think it needs more)
1-2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the butter and sugars
3. Add the pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla into the mix and stir well
4. Next add the flour and baking soda to the mixture, and continue to mix well
5. Add the pumpkin pie spice and mix well.
6. Lastly add the pumpkin and let it mix in well.
7. Bake for about 10 minutes. The cookies will be almost a cake consistency, so just check inside to the cookie with a  toothpick to make sure that they are done. 


Optional Toppings:

Pumpkin Spice Buttercream Frosting
(Kym's Kitchen)

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened
3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1 tsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
Pumpkin Pie Spice

Directions:

1. In a bowl/ mixer, combine butter, sugar and salt. Beat until blended.

2. Add the milk and vanilla and beat for an additional 3-5 minutes or until smooth.

3. Add the Pumpkin pie spice to taste.

Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream
(Kym's Kitchen)

Ingredients:

1 16oz. container heavy whipping cream
1- 2 cups sugar (depending on how sweet you like it. If you would prefer a non- sweet whipped cream, you can just leave it out)
1-2 tsp pumpkin spice

Directions:

1. Beat the heavy whipping cream until it peaks and is light and fluffy.
2. Gently add in the pumpkin spice and sugar.

** All of the sugar and pumpkin spice can be added in "to taste". This is why there is not a definite amount listed. I just added a little here and a little there. **