Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies

These pumpkin cookies filled with honey-sweetened crushed walnuts are a fall-inspired twist on classic thumbprint cookies.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup honey
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup pumpkin
• ½ cup crushed walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

Whisk pumpkin, honey, melted butter, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Pour over the flour mixture and mix until combined.

Step 4

Drop cookie dough onto the baking sheets using 2 spoons or a cookie scoop. Use a floured finger to press a dimple into the center of each cookie.

Step 5

Mix walnuts, butter, and honey together for the filling. Evenly distribute the walnut filling among the cookie centers.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are firm and start to brown, about 15 minutes.