Pumpkin Linzer Cookies

Ingredients

Pumpkin Linzer Cookies

• For cookies:

• 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup Truvia® Sweet Complete® Granulated Sweetener

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• ¼ cup pumpkin puree

• For filling and assembly:

• 4 ounces sugar-free dark chocolate chips

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

• 1 tablespoon Truvia® Sweet Complete® Confectioners Sweetener, for dusting

Directions

• 1.  

  Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

• 2.  

  For cookies: Whisk together flour, baking powder, kosher salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl.

• 3.  

  Beat together butter and Truvia® Sweet Complete® Granulated Sweetener until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

• 4.  

  Add egg, vanilla and pumpkin puree, and beat until smooth.

• 5.  

  Gradually add flour mixture, and mix until just combined.

• 6.  

  Divide dough into 2 discs and wrap each disc tightly with plastic. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
  

• 7.  

  Roll out dough to about ¼-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use a pumpkin shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many shapes as possible, re rolling the dough as needed.

• 8.  

  Use a smaller triangle cutter or a sharp knife to cut out a jack-o-lantern face on half of cookies.

• 9.  

  Transfer to prepared baking sheets and chill 10-15 minutes.

• 10.  

  Bake until edges are lightly golden-brown, about 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.

• 11.  

  For filling and assembly: Heat heavy cream in a small sauce pan or in microwave until just steaming, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature, until thickened but spreadable.

• 12.  

  Spread ganache on cookies without faces, then top with jack-o-lantern cut-out cookies to form sandwiches. Dust lightly with Truvia® Sweet Complete® Confectioners Sweetener and serve.