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Christmas Chocolate Tarts

Christmas Chocolate Tarts

Soft pumpkin cookie dough rolled in cinnamon-sugar with a hidden cream cheese filling. Perfect for fall baking, Halloween, and cozy Christmas chocolate tarts season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  2. Cream the butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla for the filling until smooth.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop dough, flatten it, add cream cheese filling, close and roll into balls.
  8. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and cream cheese.
Add spices like nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth.
These cookies are perfect for fall gatherings, after-school snacks, or just because you want a cozy treat! Store in an airtight container for freshness.
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