Youll love these soft and buttery pumpkin Linzer cookies!

This shortbread sandwich cookie is perfect for autumn dessert or gifting.

When I was younger, I needed all my desserts to have some level of pizazz.

pumpkin linzer cookies

I didnt really appreciate subtle flavors, and was all about super sweet or really chocolate-y.

For example, I might have gagged when trying to eat ashortbread cookie.

What is this buttery piece of cardboard dusted with sugar?

pumpkin linzer cookie recipe

is likely something that wouldve come out of my mouth.

And if youre laughing at me, dont worry Im laughing at myself.

My tastes have changed even since my twenties, at least when it comes to desserts.

pumpkin linzer tart cookies

I like flavors that are deep and rich rather than those that light up my taste buds.

These changing tastes have got me trying fall dessert recipes I would never have tried.

Since Im obsessed with pumpkin and pumpkin spice (and you probably are too, if youre here) .

pumpkin linzer

I decided to try making some pumpkin linzer cookies for autumn.

Theyre really perfect for gifting also.

If youre interested, check them out.

pumpkin linzer tart

Otherwise scroll to the bottom for the recipe.

Heres what youre going to need for these pumpkin linzer cookies.

Other fall flavors might work like maple butter or what aboutsalted caramel?

Two sticks of butter and brown sugar in a metal bowl

Keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

Theyll last a few weeks in the refrigerator.

you’re free to also freeze them in an airtight container for up to six months.

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flour, almond flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a bowl

mixed dough for linzer cookies in a bowl

Pumpkin shapes cut out of dough on a baking sheet

Preheating the oven

Baked pumpkin linzer cookie pieces

Pumpkin butter spread onto the cookie bottoms

Tops placed onto the bottoms of the pumpkin shortbread cookies