Mini Pumpkin Pie Slice Cookies

These mini pumpkin pie slice cookies look like cute little pumpkins and are a delicious treat. Theyre ideal for fall gatherings, Halloween parties, or simply as a sweet snack

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• Orange, green, and yellow food coloring

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg

In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture

Mix until well combined

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

Divide the dough into three equal parts

Add orange food coloring to one part, green to another, and yellow to the third part

Mix each until the desired color is achieved

Wrap each colored dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Take a small amount of each colored dough and press them together to form a pumpkin shape

Use a knife to create the lines of the pumpkin

Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Enjoy these adorable mini pumpkin pie slice cookies