Spooktacular Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treats
Celebrate Halloween with these delightful Spooktacular Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treats! Inspired by a classic Pillsbury recipe, these cookies are not only delicious but also add a festive touch to any Halloween gathering. The rich peanut butter flavor and vibrant orange sugar crystals make them irresistible, while the pretzel sticks serve as adorable pumpkin stems. Whether you're hosting a spooky party or looking for fun treats to share with friends and family, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Pair them with 'Three Not So Blind Mice' for an enchanting theme that will have everyone smiling! Add some green frosting and coconut grass for a charming pumpkin patch display that will impress your guests!
28
Servings
75
Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pillsbury Create 'n Bake Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
1 (16 1/2 ounce) roll (Unroll and break into chunks for mixing.)
Egg Yolk
1 (Separate yolk from the white.)
All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup (Measure out and set aside.)
Orange Decorator Sugar Crystals
1/3 cup (Pour into a small bowl for rolling.)
Twisted Butter Flavor Pretzel Sticks
14 (Break in half to use as stems.)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray your cookie sheets with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend the refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough, egg yolk, and all-purpose flour until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3
Pour the orange decorator sugar crystals into a small bowl to prepare for coating the cookies.
4
Shape the cookie dough into 28 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the orange sugar crystals until coated evenly.
5
Take a twisted butter flavor pretzel stick, break it in half, and gently insert one half into the top of each dough ball to create the pumpkin stem.
6
Using the tip of a teaspoon or a cheese spreader, carefully create lines around the sides of each cookie ball to form ridges, resembling the texture of a pumpkin.
7
Place the prepared cookie balls on the greased cookie sheets, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart.
8
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until they are just set in the center and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the cookie sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to cooling racks.
9
Allow the cookies to cool completely for about 10 minutes. Once cooled, drizzle or pipe on green frosting if desired to add a pop of color and complete the pumpkin patch theme.
Nutrition Information
3.5g
Fat
11g
Carbs
1g
Protein
4.3g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Spooktacular Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treats?
These are festive Halloween cookies made from peanut butter dough, coated in orange sugar, and shaped to look like mini pumpkins with pretzel stems.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe yields approximately 28 individual cookies.
What is the main flavor of these Halloween treats?
The primary flavor is rich peanut butter, complemented by the sweetness of the orange sugar crystals.
What type of cookie dough is required?
The recipe calls for one 16.5-ounce roll of Pillsbury Create 'n Bake Refrigerated Peanut Butter Cookie Dough.
Do I need to add flour to the store-bought dough?
Yes, you should mix 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour into the dough to help it hold the pumpkin shape better.
Why is an egg yolk added to the recipe?
An egg yolk is blended into the dough to improve the texture and consistency for shaping the pumpkins.
How do I give the cookies their orange color?
Before baking, roll each 1-inch dough ball in orange decorator sugar crystals until evenly coated.
What oven temperature is needed for baking?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking the cookies.
How long should these pumpkin treats bake?
Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until they are just set in the center and lightly golden.
What is used to make the pumpkin stems?
Twisted butter flavor pretzel sticks, broken in half, are inserted into the dough balls to serve as stems.
How do I create the ridges on the pumpkin cookies?
Use the tip of a teaspoon or a cheese spreader to carefully press lines around the sides of each dough ball.
Should the cookie sheets be greased?
Yes, lightly spray your cookie sheets with cooking spray to prevent the treats from sticking.
What size should the dough balls be?
Shape the dough into balls that are approximately 1 inch in diameter.
How far apart should I place the cookies on the baking sheet?
Place the prepared dough balls about 2 inches apart on the greased cookie sheets.
How long should the cookies cool on the sheet?
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.
What is the total cooling time for these treats?
Allow the cookies to cool completely for approximately 10 minutes.
Can I add any extra decorations?
Yes, you can drizzle or pipe on green frosting after they have cooled to add a pop of color.
What are the calories per cookie?
Each Spooktacular Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treat contains approximately 75 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cookie contains about 3.5 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each treat?
There are 11 grams of carbohydrates per cookie.
How much sugar is in one cookie?
Each treat contains approximately 4.3 grams of sugar.
Is there protein in these cookies?
Yes, each cookie provides about 1 gram of protein.
Are these cookies suitable for a Halloween party?
Absolutely! Their festive pumpkin appearance makes them a perfect addition to any Halloween gathering.
What other theme can I use for a display?
You can create a pumpkin patch display using green frosting and coconut grass.
What recipe pairs well with these treats?
These cookies pair perfectly with 'Three Not So Blind Mice' for an enchanting Halloween theme.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 5 main ingredients: cookie dough, egg yolk, flour, orange sugar, and pretzel sticks.
Is this a good recipe for fall baking?
Yes, with tags like 'fall treats' and 'pumpkin', it is ideal for any autumn-themed event.
What tools do I need for the dough?
You will need an electric mixer to blend the dough, yolk, and flour on medium speed.
How many pretzel sticks do I need?
You need 14 twisted butter flavor pretzel sticks, which you will break in half to make 28 stems.
Can I use different types of pretzels?
While the recipe suggests twisted butter flavor, any stick-style pretzel that can be broken will work for the stems.