Mini Pumpkin Pies... In Cookie Form!

These Pumpkin Pie Cookies are the ultimate Thanksgiving shortcut.

Imagine a buttery, soft sugar cookie crust filled with silky, spiced pumpkin pie filling.

They capture all the flavor of a classic slice of pie without the hassle of rolling out a large crust.

Topped with a cute swirl of whipped cream, they are the perfect finger food for your holiday dessert table.

Here is the recipe and the step-by-step guide to making these adorable mini pies.

🥧 Sugar Cookie Crust

1 cup (227g) Unsalted butter, softened

2/3 cup (135g) Granulated white sugar

1 large Egg

1 tsp Vanilla extract

2 ½ cups (310g) All-purpose flour

½ tsp Salt

🍂 Spiced Pumpkin Filling

1 cup (245g) Pumpkin puree (pure pumpkin, not pie filling)

1/3 cup (65g) Granulated sugar

1 large Egg (whisked)

1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice (or mix cinnamon, ginger, cloves)

½ tsp Vanilla extract

Topping: Whipped cream or buttercream for the dollop

👩‍🍳 Baking & Assembly Steps:

Cream the Base: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla; beat until combined.

Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt. Mix on low speed just until a soft dough forms.

Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour. This prevents the cookies from spreading flat.

Shape the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough. Place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Use the back of a measuring spoon (or your thumb) to press a deep, wide well into the center of each ball to create a "pie crust" shape.

Make the Filling: Whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, spice, and vanilla until smooth.

Fill: Carefully spoon about 1–2 teaspoons of pumpkin filling into the center of each cookie well.

Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes. The cookie edges should be pale golden, and the pumpkin center should be set (not jiggly).

Cool & Top: Let them cool completely on the pan. Once cold, pipe a small star of whipped cream or buttercream in the center.