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Close-up of Thanksgiving cookies featuring pumpkin pie filling on a fall-themed shortbread base.
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Thanksgiving Cookies With Pumpkin Pie Filling And Fall Shortbread Base

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 250
Delight in these festive cookies featuring a buttery shortbread base topped with rich pumpkin pie filling, perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Pumpkin Filling

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cream butter, powdered sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add vanilla, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; mix well.
  • Mix in flour to form shortbread dough and press into a greased 9x13 inch dish.
  • Combine pumpkin, condensed milk, sugar, spices, egg, and cornstarch; pour over crust.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes until set and golden; cool before slicing.

Notes

Chill the cookies before serving for best flavor and texture.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies, fall, pumpkin

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 150mg