Description
These Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with cozy autumn flavors. They feature a hidden gooey caramel center and warm fall spices, making them the ultimate fall dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 20–24 soft caramels
- Sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough. Flatten it slightly in your palm. Place one soft caramel in the center.
- Cover the caramel with another tablespoon of cookie dough, gently pressing the edges to seal completely.
- Place the stuffed cookie dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill the cookie dough balls for 20-30 minutes (optional, but helps them hold their shape).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The caramel inside will be gooey.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Freezing the caramels slightly before stuffing can help them maintain their shape during baking.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 180-200
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g
- Sodium: Approximately 50-70mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-12g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4-5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30-40mg