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Pumpkin Pie Shortbread Cookies

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Pumpkin Pie Shortbread Cookies are a festive, melt-in-your-mouth treat that combines the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie with classic buttery shortbread. Perfect for Thanksgiving, cookie swaps, or as a homemade holiday gift.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • For the glaze (optional):
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  3. Sprinkle in pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Mix just until incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and cornstarch. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. If dough is too wet, add 1-2 tbsp extra flour.
  5. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter.
  8. Place cookies about 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are just golden.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.
  10. For the glaze (optional): Combine powdered sugar, milk, and pumpkin pie spice. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set for 20 minutes.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for clean edges and tender texture. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and plant-based butter. Cookies freeze well for up to 2 months. For crisp edges, chill cut cookies for 10 minutes before baking.

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