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Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree (Libby's works best)
- 1 3/4 cups (219 g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 8 oz (226 g) mascarpone cheese
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (135 g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 4.5 oz (128 g) white chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Mix granulated sugar with pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl for spiced sugar.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dry pumpkin puree using paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla, and mix until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in pumpkin, followed by the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls, coat in spiced sugar, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form for mascarpone cream.
- Combine instant espresso with vanilla, then mix with mascarpone, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Fold in whipped cream.
- Prepare ganache by heating cream and coffee, then mix with melted white chocolate.
- Top cookies with mascarpone cream and drizzle ganache before serving.
Notes
Ensure pumpkin is well-dried for the best texture.
Refrigerate sticky dough for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30