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Pumpkin Baci Di Dama

Pumpkin Baci di Dama with Mascarpone Filling, a delicious, delicate Italian cookie recipe, the perfect homemade Fall dessert or snack.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 128 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

PUMPKIN COOKIE DOUGH
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pureed pumpkin (canned or homemade) (141 grams total, if double the recipe then double this amount)
  • 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour (265 grams total, if double the recipe then double this amount)
  • ½ cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • ⅓ cup butter (room temperature)*
  • 1 medium egg (room temperature)*
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon all spice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt
MARSCARPONE FILLING
  • 4 ounces Mascarpone**
  • 2½ tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
*remove from the fridge 30 minutes before using.
**(remove from refrigerator approximately 30-40 minutes before use) you can substitute cream cheese if you wish.

Instructions

PUMPKIN COOKIE DOUGH
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  1. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, all spice and salt.
  2. In a medium bowl beat butter and sugar until creamy, beat in egg, then vanilla, then pumpkin puree, beat for approximately 30 seconds.
  3. Add beaten mixture to dry mixture, and with a fork, mix until it forms into a dough, move to a lightly floured flat surface (add a little flour if dough is too sticky) knead gently until well combined, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. (I made the dough the night before and left it overnight)
  4. Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius).
  5. Roll dough into 4 or 5 ropes, cut off pieces, form small balls (about the size of a walnut or a little bigger). Place on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. (do not flatten)
  6. Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely before filling with Mascarpone filling (see photos). Enjoy!
MASCARPONE FILLING
  1. In a small bowl whisk until creamy mascarpone, powdered sugar and vanilla. Place in a frosting bag or use a spoon to fill cookies.

Notes

  • Baci di dama without filling can be kept for 1 week in a cool place, closed in an airtight container. If filled it is best to keep the cookies in the fridge, then bring to room temperature before serving. 
  • Baci di dama without filling can be kept for 1 week in a cool place, closed in an airtight container. If filled it is best to keep the cookies in the fridge, then bring to room temperature before serving. 
  • Or you can freeze them baked and filled for 1 month. If you want to freeze the dough it’s best to form the balls place them on a cookie sheet in the freezer until they are firm then  transfer them to a freezer safe container or bag. They dough will last up to 2 months in the fridge.
  • Or you can freeze them baked and filled for 1 month. If you want to freeze the dough it’s best to form the balls place them on a cookie sheet in the freezer until they are firm then  transfer them to a freezer safe container or bag. They dough will last up to 2 months in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 49mg (2%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1070IU (21%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

% Daily Value*

Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1070IU 21%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.