Gourmet Pumpkin Pie Sugar Cookies

Gourmet Pumpkin Pie Sugar Cookies

180 mins
medium
8 servings

Indulge in these exquisite pumpkin pie sugar cookies, perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn celebration. These delightful treats feature a delicate, spiced cookie base, topped with a vibrant pumpkin pie glaze and a touch of meringue perfection.

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Equipment Needed

  • 8-inch cake pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Handheld Mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Paring Knife
  • Piping Bag
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

  • 57.00 gUnsalted Butter(Softened)
  • 113.00 gConfectioners' Sugar(For the dough)
  • 1.00 tspVanilla Extract(Pure)
  • 150.00 gGluten-Free All-Purpose Flour(Use a blend suitable for baking)
  • 1.00 tspPumpkin Pie Spice(For warm flavor)
  • 0.50 tspKosher Salt(For balance)
  • 113.00 gConfectioners' Sugar(For the glaze)
  • 15.00 mlWhole Milk(For the glaze)
  • 1.00 tspVanilla Extract(Pure)
  • 1.00 dropOrange Food Coloring(For pumpkin pie color)
  • 1.00 dropBrown Food Coloring(For pumpkin pie color)
  • 1.00 dropYellow Food Coloring(For pie crust color)
  • 8.00 cookiesVanilla Meringue Cookies(Store-bought)
  • 113.00 gVanilla Frosting(Store-bought)
  • 1.00 bagPiping Bag(With medium round tip)

Instructions

1

Cream together softened butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Beat in vanilla extract.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Gradually add gluten-free flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; mix until just combined.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

If dough is crumbly, gently press it together to form a cohesive ball. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

5

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/3 inch thickness. Use an 8-inch cake pan to create a circle.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Cut the circle into 8 even slices, like a pie.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Arrange the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1/4 inch apart.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

9

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

11

Let cool completely.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

12

Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Add orange and brown food coloring, a drop at a time, until you achieve a pumpkin pie color.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

13

Dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze, letting excess drip off.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

14

Place a meringue cookie in the center of each slice.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

15

Pipe a spiral of vanilla frosting on the wider end of each cookie.

Estimated time: 5 minutes