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Thanksgiving pumpkin pie cookies arranged on a festive platter.

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Cookies

These delightful Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Cookies offer all the warm, cozy flavors of your favorite holiday dessert in a convenient, bite-sized form. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a sweet treat anytime.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin puree
  • 1 Egg large
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; set aside.
Mixing Dough
  1. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
  3. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flair, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle with a cream cheese glaze.