Pumpkin Pie Cookies: Sweet and Spiced Delight
Want to taste something different? Here come the pumpkin pie cookies! Combining the sweet taste of pumpkins and the rich flavor of cheese, and coated with white sesame seeds on the outside, every bite is a pleasant surprise.
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What are pumpkin pie cookies?
Pumpkin pie cookies are a creative snack that combines the natural sweetness of pumpkins with the rich texture of cheese.
Its outer skin is chewy, filled with melted cheese inside, and coated with crispy white sesame seeds on the outside.
The taste is rich and has the flavor of pumpkin pie. It can be served as breakfast or afternoon tea snacks.
Essential tools
To make pumpkin pie cookies, you need the following tools:
Steamer: Used to steam the pumpkin until it becomes soft and easy to mash.
Scraper or spoon: Used to stir and shape the dough.
Baking sheet: To place the cookies for easy baking.
Brush: Used to brush egg yolk liquid to make the surface more golden and appealing.
Oven: Bake at low temperature to make the cookies thoroughly cooked while maintaining a soft texture.
Which variety of pumpkin should be chosen?
It is recommended to choose Kabocha Squash or Sugar Pumpkin because they have less moisture and a sweeter taste, making them suitable for making pumpkin puree.
If using ordinary pumpkins, you may need to drain the excess water additionally.
Can glutinous rice flour be replaced with other flours?
Glutinous rice flour is the key to giving the cookies a chewy texture. Regular flour or cornstarch cannot fully replace it.
But if you don't want too soft and sticky a texture, you can try mixing half glutinous rice flour and half cake flour.
INGREDIENTS
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- 500g pumpkin
- Cheese to taste (recommended 10-15g per cookie, adjust to personal preference)
- 60g glutinous rice flour
- 20g white sugar
- White sesame seeds (for coating)
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing the surface)
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Peel and remove the seeds from the pumpkin, then cut it into small pieces.
STEP 2
Steam the pumpkin in a steamer for about 30-40 minutes until fully cooked.
STEP 3
Mash the steamed pumpkin into a puree.
STEP 4
Add 60g glutinous rice flour and 20g white sugar to the pumpkin puree, stir well, and knead it by hand until the dough can be formed into a ball.
Note:The moisture content of the steamed pumpkin can vary. If the dough is too dry, add a small amount of milk; if the dough is too wet, add more glutinous rice flour.
STEP 5
Take a small portion of the dough (about 50g per piece) and roll it into a ball.
STEP 6
Make a small indentation in the center of the ball, add an appropriate amount of cheese, seal the opening, and shape it into a square.
STEP 7
Gently dip the edges of the cookie in a little water, then coat it with white sesame seeds.
STEP 8
Place the sesame-coated cookies on a baking tray and brush the surface with egg yolk.
STEP 9
Bake in a preheated oven at 100°C for 25 minutes.
STEP 10
Remove from the oven when done. Enjoy!
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Recipe Tips
1. The choice of cheese can be adjusted to personal preference. Mozzarella cheese stretches into long strings, while cheddar cheese has a rich, creamy flavor.
2. When wrapping the cheese, make sure to pinch the opening tightly to prevent the cheese from leaking during the baking process, which could affect the shape and taste of the cookies.
3. Pumpkin pie cookies need to be baked slowly at a low temperature. Bake at 100℃ for about 25 minutes. Observe the color of the cookie surface; a golden color is ideal. Avoid overbaking or making the cookies too dry.
4. Brushing with egg yolk liquid can make the surface more golden and shiny, improving the appearance of the finished product.
How to Store?
Refrigerator storage: If you can't finish them within a short period, put the pumpkin pie cookies in a sealed container and store them in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 days. Before eating, you can heat them slightly in the microwave to make the cheese soft again.
Freezer storage: You can freeze the unbaked dough. When you want to eat them, take them out and bake them directly without thawing. Just appropriately extend the baking time.
Serving Suggestions
1. Enjoy while it's hot: Just out of the oven, the pumpkin pie cookies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the cheese has the best flowing effect.
2. Serve with beverages: You can serve them with a cup of hot milk, black tea, or coffee to enhance the flavor.
3. Have them as breakfast or afternoon tea: This snack can provide a sense of fullness without being overly sweet, making it a healthy snack choice.
Recipe Variations
1. You can replace the cheese with other fillings such as chocolate chips or dried cranberries to make pumpkin pie cookies with different flavors.
2. In addition to the white sesame seeds on the outer layer, you can also sprinkle some almond slices, chopped walnuts, or other chopped nuts to enhance the texture and nutrition of the cookies.
3. You can add a pinch of cinnamon powder or Pumpkin Spice to the pumpkin puree to enhance the flavor.
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