Mini Pumpkin Cookies
Gentle Quokka

Mini Pumpkin Cookies

Adorable mini Halloween cookies perfect for your spooky celebration

These charming mini pumpkin cookies are easy to make and perfect for Halloween parties - a delightful scoop of festive treats that everyone will love.

37Min
24Servings
95Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendly
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Equipment

mixing bowl
mixing spoon
whisk
cutting board
baking sheet
oven

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

all-purpose flour

240 g

granulated sugar

150 g

butter (softened)

115 g

egg

1 piece

vanilla extract

5 ml

baking powder

5 g

salt

2 g

pumpkin puree

60 g

Decorations

orange gel food coloring

1 drop

brown gel food coloring

1 drop

Instructions

1

Prepare the cookie dough

Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the egg and vanilla extract.

5 min
2

Mix dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3 min
3

Combine wet and dry ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.

4 min
4

Color the dough

Divide the dough into portions and color some orange and some brown using gel food coloring. Optionally add pumpkin puree to the orange portion for natural color.

5 min
Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning the dough
5

Shape and chill cookies

Form small pumpkin shapes or cut with cookie cutters. Place on baking sheet and chill in refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes to prevent spreading.

10 mintimer 10 min
Chilling prevents spreading and helps maintain shape
6

Bake the cookies

Preheat oven to 175°C. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Watch closely as they bake quickly.

10 min175°Ctimer 10 min
Bake in batches if needed - don't overcrowd the baking sheet

Storage

Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Room temperature or oven 180°C 3-5 minutes

Store in airtight container. Cookies can be frozen for up to a month.

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