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Home » Desserts » Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Chocolate Cream.

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Chocolate Cream.

Jul 29, 2019 · Modified: Jun 3, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 18 Comments

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These pumpkin spice sugar cookies are filled with a rich chocolate cream - truly a delicious combination!

Pumpkin spice sugar cookies with chocolate cream are such a fun fall dessert! These are perfect for kids and adults. Serve them at your next party or bake sale.

stack of pumpkin spice sugar cookies with chocolate filling

Pumpkin spice sugar cookies with rich chocolate buttercream filling…is your mouth watering yet? I love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate – they are perfect together.

These were not only super delicious, but they were also so fun to make. Cookie cutters + frosting + two kitchen helpers = so much fun in the kitchen. These buddies of mine just love to help me with cookie baking!

pumpkin spice sandwich cookies

And cookie-eating, too! These were a big hit with everyone.

I wanted to try a new kind of pumpkin cookie – I usually make a softer pumpkin cookies with chocolate chips which is so good, but I wanted to do something new.

I decided to add pumpkin spices and a little pumpkin puree to a basic gluten free sugar cookie recipe. The pumpkin puree kept these sugar cookies a little softer, which made them perfect for layering with a rich chocolate buttercream. These pumpkin spice sugar cookies are a perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea on a cool day!

This is the best cookie recipe to make on a cool fall weekend! I used a small 1 ½ inch round cookie cutter. If you use a different size or shape your baking time will vary.

frosting pumpkin sugar cookies

Can I use fresh pumpkin for pumpkin spice sugar cookies?

I have not tried that, but as long as it is very smooth, I think it would be fine. I use canned pure pumpkin puree in my cookie recipes. Don’t get the pie filling which has added sugar and other ingredients

What can I use in place of pumpkin in this recipe?

Try squash puree or unsweetened applesauce, both of those should work well. You could even try sweet potato puree, that would be a similar flavor.

Can I make these with regular flour?

Yes, if you are not gluten free, you can use regular all-purpose flour.

What is the best way to store sugar cookies?

If the cookies are unfrosted, I would recommend storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. If they are frosted, you will want to store them in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.

stack of chocolate frosted pumpkin sugar cookies and a glass of milk

Can these cookies be frozen?

If you need to freeze these cookies, I would try doing so before you frost them. Freeze the cookies in an airtight container or freezer bag, and then frost them before you are ready to serve them.

More gluten free and vegan cookies:

Double Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Stained Glass Cookies

Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies

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Pumpkin spice sugar cookies filled with a rich chocolate buttercream - these are the most delicious fall cookies!
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Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Chocolate Cream.

Pumpkin spice sugar cookies filled with a rich chocolate buttercream - these are the most delicious fall cookies!
Course Dessert
Cuisine gluten free, vegan.
Keyword gluten free pumpkin cookies, pumpkin spice sugar cookies
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings 18 cookie sandwiches
Calories 140 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

For the cookies:

  • ½ cup vegan buttery spread
  • ½ cup organic cane sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons pure pumpkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend or regular all-purpose flour if you are not gluten free
  • â…› teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • â…› teaspoon nutmeg
  • cinnamon sugar for dusting

For the chocolate buttercream filling:

  • 5 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons non-dairy milk
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Instructions

  1. In a medium sized bowl combine the gluten free flour blend, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, and nutmeg and whisk together.

  2. In a large bowl, cream the vegan buttery spread and the organic cane sugar until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  3. Add the dry ingredients a little at a time while mixing on low speed. The dough will be thick.

  4. Pat the dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Prepare a surface for rolling out the dough: Put down parchment paper and dust with flour. Coat the rolling pin with flour. Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut out round shapes using a 1 ½" cookie cutter. Place cookies on the prepared cookie sheets. You should have about 36 cookies.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-12 minutes, until cookies are lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and dust with cinnamon sugar. Let cool on wire racks.
  8. When the cookies are cool, make the frosting: Place the powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a fine mesh sieve and set aside.
  9. Put the vegan buttery spread in a mixing bowl and beat until fluffy, then sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder a little at a time, alternating with a little bit of non-dairy milk.
  10. Repeat until you have used up all of the cocoa powder and powdered sugar. The frosting will be thick.
  11. Spoon the frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a 1M star tip. Pipe the frosting onto a cookie and place another cookie on top to make a sandwich. Alternately, just spread the frosting onto the cookies.
  12. Store finished cookies in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Most gluten free mixes should work well in this recipe. If you are not gluten free, all-purpose flour will work well.

These cookies should stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 4 days.

You can freeze these cookies (without the frosting) for up to three months.

 

Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Chocolate Cream.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 58mg3%
Potassium 62mg2%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 635IU13%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Put these pumpkin spice sugar cookies at the top of your fall baking list! :) I think you’ll love them.

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This post was originally published in September 2015. It has been updated.

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Comments

  1. Donna Reynolds

    December 21, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    I made these just as cut out sugar cookies with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top. The flavor is wonderful with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this recipe again.

    Reply
  2. Iqra

    February 21, 2017 at 11:16 am

    Nice thing you’ve added thanks for it.

    Reply
  3. Lisa

    September 22, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    5 stars
    These are amazing! I made a batch Saturday my boys and I ate them all up before we could frost them! Just made another batch going to hide these and frost them for a party this weekend. My son suffers from multiple food allergies and sensitiveness this recipe covers everything. I used enjoy life gf all purpose flour and earth balance coconut butter. Thank you for this amazing recipe!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      September 25, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Yay! I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for letting me know.

      Reply
  4. Kathleen @ Yummy Crumble

    September 14, 2015 at 3:34 am

    These are adorable! I bet I could eat a dozen. Thats awesome that even though adding the pumpkin puree to the sugar cookie dough they still retained a cut out shape.

    Reply
  5. Bethany

    September 11, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    These cookies look amazing! So yummy, and so pretty, too!

    Reply
  6. mscarletti

    September 11, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    I would love to dig into these right now. Pinning!

    Reply
  7. Lisa

    September 10, 2015 at 12:30 am

    I can take down a whole stack of these cookies, Kelly! They look fantastic!

    Reply
  8. athleticavocado

    September 09, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    pumpkin + Chocolate = heaven! :)

    Reply
  9. Jeni

    September 09, 2015 at 9:49 am

    These cookies look amazing!! Perfect for fall and I think would make a great cookie for a festive fall party. Yum! :-)

    Reply
  10. shashi at runninsrilankan

    September 09, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Pumpkin and chocolate are a fav combo of mine – but I’ve never had mouthwatering pumpkin spice cookies sandwiched with a decadent chocolate cream before – these are not only totally delicious – they look so darn adorable too!

    Reply
  11. fittingintovegan

    September 09, 2015 at 8:37 am

    OMG!! I want these now!!!!

    Reply
  12. Sarah@Whole and Heavenly Oven

    September 09, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Pumpkin sugar cookies is an amazing idea in itself, but sandwiching a chocolate filling between?? Totally a winner. ;) These are just so cute, Kelly!

    Reply
  13. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    September 09, 2015 at 7:09 am

    These cookies look amazing, Kelly! I love the pumpkin cookie and chocolate filling. Sounds just perfect!

    Reply
  14. Strength and Sunshine

    September 08, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    That will fool any non-veganer ;)

    Reply
  15. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    September 08, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    Yes! Put pumpkin in all the things! So excited that fall baking is here. These little cookies are so darn CUTE!

    Reply
  16. Julia

    September 08, 2015 at 11:20 am

    These are so clever and cute! I love the pumpkin/chocolate combo and would love to snack on these with my morning coffee! :D

    Reply

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