Air Fryer Walnut-Pumpkin Pie Cookies

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They're somewhere between a mini pie and a cookie, perfect for the holidays, but perfect as a snack, dessert, or with a cup of morning coffee any time of year.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

Cookies:

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree (such as Libby's®)

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped walnuts

  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 (14.1 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 1 teaspoon water

  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar, or as needed

Glaze:

  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar, or more to taste

  • ½ tablespoon maple syrup, or more to taste

  • ½ tablespoon milk

Directions

  1. Whisk pumpkin puree, sugar, walnuts, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a bowl until well blended.

  2. Place each of the 2 pie crusts on a lightly-floured surface, and roll out the dough thinly with a rolling pin. Using a 2 1/4-inch round biscuit or cookie cutter, cut each pie crust into 20 circles for a total of 40 circles.

  3. Fill 20 circles with about 1 teaspoon of the pumpkin filling, leaving 1/3 inch open around the edges. Do not overfill.

  4. Dip your finger in water and run it around the edge of each circle. Place a second pie crust circle on top. Press down the edges and crimp with a fork to seal. Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl. Brush the tops of the cookies with the egg mixture and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon sugar.

  5. Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).

  6. Place a batch of the cookies in the air fryer basket, leaving space around each for air circulation.

  7. Bake until golden brown, about 7 minutes, and remove to a rack to completely cool. Depending on the type and size of your air fryer, you may have to cook in batches, and your timing may vary, so keep your eye on them.

  8. Whisk 1/4 cup confectioners sugar, 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup, and milk together in a bowl to a drizzle consistency. If glaze is too thick, add a bit more maple syrup. If too runny, just add a little more confectioners' sugar. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies, and allow the glaze to set before serving, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

121 Calories
7g Fat
14g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 33mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.