Pumpkin Patch Bites
Get ready to bring the cozy essence of fall straight to your kitchen with these delightful Pumpkin Patch Bites! These soft, spiced cookie bites combine the rich flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg, making them the perfect seasonal treat. Topped with a vibrant orange glaze and adorned with mini pretzel stems and green icing vines, they’re as adorable as they are delicious—ideal for Halloween parties or autumn gatherings. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, this recipe is proof that festive desserts don’t have to be complicated. Indulge in this crowd-pleasing pumpkin dessert that’s equal parts fun and flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 item Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Milk
- 2 drops Orange gel food coloring
- 12 pieces Mini pretzel sticks
- 2 teaspoons Green icing or candy melts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the cookies are soft but cooked through. Allow the bites to cool completely on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and orange gel food coloring in a small bowl until smooth.
Dip the top of each cooled pumpkin bite into the glaze and let the excess drip off. Place them back on the rack to allow the glaze to set.
Insert a mini pretzel stick into the center of each glazed bite to resemble a pumpkin stem.
Use green icing or candy melts to pipe small leaves or vines around the pretzel stems for decoration.
Let the decorations set completely before serving. Enjoy your festive Pumpkin Patch Bites!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.7 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 68.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 1958 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 436.9 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 274.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
