Pumpkin Thumbprint Treats
Pumpkin Thumbprint Treats deliver soft, cake-like cookies scented with cinnamon and nutmeg, finished with a rich honey-butter walnut center. The gentle sweetness of pumpkin and honey pairs with a toasty crunch from crushed walnuts for a cozy, fall-ready bite. Serve these with afternoon tea, as a holiday cookie-plate standout, or a comforting dessert after dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves36
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pumpkin Thumbprint Treats, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 13
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin, honey, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour this over the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- 4
Drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets using 2 spoons or a cookie scoop. With a floured finger, press a dimple into the center of each cookie.
- 5
For the filling, mix walnuts, butter, and honey together. Spoon the walnut filling evenly into the centers of the cookies.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are firm and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 102.64 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 1.69 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 15.79 g 6%
- Total Fat 4.32 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.98 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.08 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 3.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.75 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 7.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.35 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 55.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 27.28 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Pumpkin Thumbprint Treats is made with 11 ingredients and serves 36. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter, and Chopped Walnuts. Each serving provides about 102.64 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pumpkin Thumbprint Treats made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter, Chopped Walnuts, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pumpkin Thumbprint Treats?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 102.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pumpkin Thumbprint Treats easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pumpkin Thumbprint Treats healthy?
- Pumpkin Thumbprint Treats has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 102.64 calories and 1.69 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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