By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.
Follow us on Instagram for more fun food ideas for kids!
Blend the best of both Pillsbury chocolate chip and pumpkin sugar cookies with this easy fall treat recipe fun to make with the kids!
Fall is upon us, and what better way to ring in the cooler days and pumpkin-spice-everything vibes than with some adorable (and incredibly simple) pumpkin cookies? These aren’t just any pumpkin cookies; they’re a clever blend of our favorite Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie dough and pumpkin sugar cookies! Imagine biting into a soft chocolate chip cookie and discovering a cute pumpkin sugar cookie nestled right in the center. It’s a delightful surprise – and best of all, super easy to make! It’s the perfect activity to involve the kids. Watch my 5 year old baker @DashBakesTheGreats make them here!
Follow @DashBakesTheGreats on Instagram for more baking with kids tips and easy fun recipes!
Pillsbury Pumpkin Cookie Recipe – Ingredients:
- 1 roll of Pillsbury ready-made chocolate chip cookie dough
- Pillsbury Pumpkin sugar cookies (usually found seasonally in most markets)
Instructions:
- Prep Work: Before you begin, ensure you have parchment paper, a flat surface for rolling, and a knife. Also, preheat your oven to 375 degrees
- Flatten the Dough: Place the chocolate chip cookie dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, smush it down gently and roll it out until it’s the size of a long rounded rectangle, ensuring it remains thick enough to envelop the pumpkin sugar cookies.
- Line ’em Up: Once your dough is evenly flattened, line up the pumpkin sugar cookies on top, standing up in the middle, leaving a little space between each. They should be embedded slightly in the dough, but not too deep.
- Chill Time: Roll the dough back into a log shape with the pumpkin sugar cookies inside. Ensure the cookies are covered entirely by the chocolate chip cookie dough. Place this in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Slice and Bake: After the chilling time, remove the dough from the fridge and start slicing cookies, A sharp knife works (please supervise or do this step for your child if making with kids). This is the most dificult step in terms of slicing exactly where the cookies are in between the chocolate chip dough. However, I found that once you get the first couple of cookies, you generally can sense where to slice.
- Place the slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced out. These cookies WILL spread so put no more than 6 on a baking pan spaced well apart.
- Baking Magic: Bake the cookies in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 12-14 minutes until the edges are slightly brown. Rotate the pan in between baking.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Once cooled, enjoy your delightful cookie-in-a-cookie!
Conclusion
This clever cookie hack is not only a visual treat but a fun fall baking activity with kids! The semi-sweetness of the chocolate chip cookie perfectly complements the sweet pumpkin center. These would be great to bring to a fall playdate or Thanksgiving treat!
Pillsbury Pumpkin Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 roll of Pillsbury ready-made chocolate chip cookie dough
- Pumpkin sugar cookies (usually found seasonally in most markets)
Instructions
- Prep Work: Before you begin, ensure you have parchment paper, a flat surface for rolling, and a knife. Also, preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Flatten the Dough: Place the chocolate chip cookie dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, smush it down gently and roll it out until it's the size of a long rounded rectangle, ensuring it remains thick enough to envelop the pumpkin sugar cookies.
- Line 'em Up: Once your dough is evenly flattened, line up the pumpkin sugar cookies on top, standing up in the middle, leaving a little space between each. They should be embedded slightly in the dough, but not too deep.
- Chill Time: Roll the dough back into a log shape with the pumpkin sugar cookies inside. Ensure the cookies are covered entirely by the chocolate chip cookie dough. Place this in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Slice and Bake: After the chilling time, remove the dough from the fridge and start slicing cookies, A sharp knife works (please supervise or do this step for your child if making with kids). This is the most dificult step in terms of slicing exactly where the cookies are in between the chocolate chip dough. However, I found that once you get the first couple of cookies, you generally can sense where to slice.
- Place the slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced out. These cookies WILL spread so put no more than 6 on a baking pan spaced well apart.
- Baking Magic: Bake the cookies in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 12-14 minutes until the edges are slightly brown. Rotate the pan in between baking.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Once cooled, enjoy your delightful cookie-in-a-cookie!
Video
Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.