Filling

1. Add all of the filling ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl.
2. With a hand mixer using the whisk attachment, whisk on medium-high speed until fully combined.
3. Set aside for now and keep at room temperature.

Cookies

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the flour and baking powder.
2. Beat on medium speed until creamy.
3. Add in the flour & baking powder and mix using a silicone spatula until slightly combined.
4. Add in the pie crust pieces and finish mixing.
5. Shape the dough into ~2 tablespoon sized balls
6. Using the back of your cookie scoop or using your thumb make a well in the middle of the cookies. Make the wells deep enough to hold the pumpkin filling.
7. Chill In fridge for 15 minutes
8. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of filling into each cookie.
9. Bake for 10-14 minutes until the cookies begin to brown on edges.
10. Serve at room temp or chill in the refrigerator.