Bring a little Disneyland Halloween magic into your kitchen with this Disneyland Pumpkin Cookies Recipe inspired by the seasonal treats served at Harbor Galley. These soft, warmly spiced pumpkin cookies are made with real pumpkin, brown sugar, and cozy fall spices, then served warm for the best texture. Pair them with a fluffy cream cheese dip for an easy Disney-inspired dessert that’s perfect for Halloween parties, fall movie nights, or anytime you’re craving a taste of the parks at home.
Cooking Tips
The biggest trick is blotting the pumpkin puree. Pumpkin contains a lot of water, and using it straight from the can can turn these into fluffy, cake-like pumpkin cookies rather than the denser, chewier cookies served at Harbor Galley. Also, slightly underbake them. Pull the cookies when the edges look finished, but the centers are still soft. They’ll continue cooking on the hot pan and develop that tender middle. If you’re serving them later, microwave each cookie for about 5–8 seconds to bring back the warm, fresh-baked texture. For an even stronger Harbor Galley-style spice flavor, you can increase the cinnamon to 1 1/2 teaspoons. The park cookies have been described as richly spiced and noticeably less sweet than the regular Harbor Galley chocolate chip cookies.
Disneyland Pumpkin Cookies Recipe Ingredients
Pumpkin Cookies
- Butter
- Light Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- Pumpkin Puree
- Egg Yolk
- Vanilla Extract
- All-Purpose Flour
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
- Ground Cloves
- Baking Soda
- Salt
Whipped Cream Cheese Dip
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Cinnamon
This Disneyland Pumpkin Cookies recipe is one of my favorite Disney Parks recipes. It is perfect when served warm on a cool fall day. If you want to make another fall-inspired Disney Parks recipe at home, try my Kona Cafe Pumpkin Pancakes recipe. I hope you enjoy my favorite Disney Parks recipes!
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Disneyland Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
Description
Soft, warmly spiced pumpkin cookies inspired by Disneyland’s Harbor Galley, served with a sweet and fluffy cream cheese dip.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cookies
Whipped Cream Cheese Dip
Instructions
Make the Pumpkin Cookies
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Remove some moisture from the pumpkin. Spread the pumpkin puree over several layers of paper towels. Place another paper towel on top and gently press. Repeat with fresh paper towels once or twice. You want to remove excess liquid without completely drying out the pumpkin.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
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Add the blotted pumpkin, egg yolk, and vanilla. Whisk until completely combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture just until a soft cookie dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
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Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. This keeps the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Scoop the dough into balls using about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Place them about 2 inches apart. Gently press the tops just enough to flatten them slightly.
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Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. For the Harbor Galley-style texture, don't wait for the centers to look completely baked.
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Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Make the Whipped Cream Cheese Dip
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Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until completely smooth.
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Add the vanilla and a small pinch of cinnamon.
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With the mixer running on medium speed, slowly pour in the cold heavy cream.
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Beat for another 1–2 minutes, until the dip becomes light and fluffy.
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Transfer to a small serving bowl and dust lightly with cinnamon.
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Serve warm ♨ and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 254kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13g20%
- Saturated Fat 8g40%
- Cholesterol 47mg16%
- Sodium 190mg8%
- Potassium 51mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
