Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies, perfect for the fall season! These cookies combine the comforting flavors of pumpkin spice with a gooey caramel center that makes every bite a memorable experience. Ideal for cozy gatherings or simply as an afternoon treat, this easy recipe caters to bakers of all skill levels. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create these soft and chewy cookies that are bound to impress friends and family alike. Customize them by adding your favorite nuts or chocolate chips for an extra twist. Get ready to enjoy the sweet aroma wafting through your kitchen as you bake up a batch of these irresistible treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup (81g) pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 ¾ cups (217g) all-purpose flour
- About 20 caramel candies
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar for rolling
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for rolling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Stir in baking soda, salt, spices, and then gradually add flour until a dough forms.
- Chill scooped dough balls for 30 minutes on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Place caramel candy between two dough balls and roll into a ball; chill again for at least an hour.
- Roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture before baking at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg