Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray bottoms and sides of 24 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
Pour cookie mix into a large bowl. Cut in butter and 4 oz cream cheese, using a pastry blender or fork, until he mixture is crumbly. (Do not overmix.) Reserve 1 cup cookie mixture for the topping; set aside. Firmly press 2 tablespoons of the remaining cookie mixture evenly into the bottom of each muffin cup.
In a small bowl, add 3 oz cream cheese and stir until smooth. Add remaining Pumpkin Filling ingredients; mix well. Place 1 rounded teaspoon of the pumpkin filling in the center of each cookie. Sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons of the reserved cookie topping.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Cool completely in the pan, about 30 minutes. Run a metal spatula around the edge of the cookies in the pan to loosen; remove from the pan.
To make Cherry Pie Cookies: Make pie cookies as directed above, using cherry filling instead of pumpkin filling. Make cherry filling by mixing 1/2 cup cherry preserves, 1/4 cup dried cherries and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
For more pumpkin spice flavor, bump up the amount to 1/2 teaspoon.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 7g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 16% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 10g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
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