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Home » Desserts » Cookies & Bars » Pumpkin Baci Di Dama with Mascarpone Filling

Pumpkin Baci Di Dama with Mascarpone Filling

Last Updated October 29, 2021. Published October 18, 2018 By Rosemary 12 Comments

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Pumpkin Baci Di Dama with Mascarpone Filling, one of the best things about Fall. A soft perfectly spiced cookie with just the right touch of Pumpkin and the perfect creamy filling.

baci di dama in a cookie basketBaci di Dama

My mother-in-law has come to the age where she can’t do as much as she used to. So my sister-in-law has taken over the vegetable garden.

And take over she has, from her tomatoes, green beans and now this amazing pumpkin patch. Naturally I had to stick my nose in there, after all we are veggie garden neighbours and I begged for a pumpkin.

It worked, I got my pumpkin. I have been experimenting with this  delicious pumpkin dough. I based it on a dough that in Italian is called Pasta Frolla, sort of a shortbread pie dough.

baci di dama how to make dough mixture, baked and filled

I guess that is why is has become one of my favourite doughs. One of those do-everything-pastry-doughs, seriously, I make Cookies, Pies and Tarts.  And now something for Fall.

I remember eating a pumpkin cookie at a friend’s house, and naturally I didn’t write the recipe down, figured I would remember, of course I didn’t!

So here I was, a cook scientist in the kitchen! I knew it was based on a Pasta Frolla but I wasn’t positive about the amount of pumpkin.

baci di dama in a white cookie jar

How to make Pureed Pumpkin

  • It’s so easy and simple. I remove the outer shell, seeds and pulp. I then cut it into 2 inch pieces. Place it in a large pot add enough water to cover and boil until tender.
  • I do not add anything to the water, no salt, nothing. Once the pumpkin is tender I then blend it until smooth. Nothing to it and I know that it’s only pumpkin and no additives.

After mixing and experimenting, I came up with this delicious Pumpkin Cookie Dough. After seeing this cute little cookie Baci di Dama (Lady’s kisses) in the bakery I decided I would use this dough to make them.

And I would fill them with a delicious creamy Mascarpone cream filling. You could eat them plain or do as my husband and sprinkle them with some unsweetened cocoa

Pumpkin Baci Di Dama with Mascarpone Filling

baci did dama in a white cookie bowl

The cookie, Baci di Dama is originally from the region of Piedmont, (supposedly they resemble a womans lips ready for a kiss) and are made with hazelnuts (or almonds) and filled with melted chocolate.

Just a little update, I did make a traditional Baci di Dama which I included in my book “Authentic Italian Desserts“.

Maybe I will try that next time. But for now I hope you enjoy these Pumpkin Baci di Dama with Mascarpone Filling. Enjoy!

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up close 2 baci di dama
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Pumpkin Di Dama with Mascarpone Filling

Pumpkin Baci di Dama with Mascarpone Filling, a delicious, delicate Italian cookie recipe, the perfect homemade Fall dessert or snack.
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Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 128kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • PUMPKIN DOUGH
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons pureed pumpkin (can be canned or fresh)
  • 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1/3 cup butter (room temperature)*
  • 1 medium egg (room temperature)*
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon all spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • pinch salt
  • MASCARPONE FILLING
  • 4 ounces Mascarpone**
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 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.

      US Customary - Metric

      Instructions

      • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, all spice and salt.
      • In a medium bowl beat butter and sugar until creamy, beat in egg, then vanilla, then pumpkin puree, beat for approximately 30 seconds.
      • 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)
      • Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius).
      • 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)
      • Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely before filling with Mascarpone filling. Enjoy!
      • MASCARPONE FILLING
      • In a small bowl whisk until creamy mascarpone, powdered sugar and vanilla. Place in a frosting bag or use a spoon to fill cookies.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1070IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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      baci did dama in a white cookie bowl

      Republished from September 26, 2015.

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        1. Roxy says

          October 14, 2015 at 6:41 pm

          Love the idea of these!

          If I don’t have a fresh pumpkin, how much of the (plain) canned pumpkin should I use? Does it still equal 110 grams?

          Thanks!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            October 14, 2015 at 7:07 pm

            HI Roxy, it would be 1/2 cup pureed, thanks Rosemary, sorry Roxy I have to correct this to 1/4 cup if you find that the dough is too dry then add 1/2 a tablespoon more. Sorry about that.

            Reply
        2. Brian Jones says

          September 30, 2015 at 9:29 am

          This sounds really intriguing, we have loads of squash in the garden this year for the first time so am looking for new ways to use them and this sounds perfect!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            September 30, 2015 at 8:24 pm

            Hi Brian, me too, always thinking what to do with the squash.

            Reply
        3. rwhiting14 says

          September 28, 2015 at 7:53 am

          This is a totally new type of cookie to me, but I love pumpkin and look forward to trying them!!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            October 5, 2015 at 7:42 am

            Thanks Renee, hope you enjoy them.

            Reply
        4. homemadefoodjunkie says

          September 28, 2015 at 6:58 am

          5 stars
          These are Too Cute! Now I know what to do with my pumpkins! Thanks for sharing these cute treats!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            October 5, 2015 at 7:51 am

            Thanks Diane hope you enjoy them.

            Reply
        5. Ann says

          September 27, 2015 at 2:43 pm

          Delicious! Like Andrea, I like the idea of mascarpone filling. Never thought of it. That’s what we have you for……all your great recipes. Thank you.

          Reply
        6. Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says

          September 26, 2015 at 10:37 pm

          These sound so good! I love the idea of mascarpone filling. Pinning for sure.

          Reply
        7. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

          September 26, 2015 at 1:27 pm

          Those are simply adorable. It would be so easy just to grab one or two or THREE and run. Pop them in my mouth and the evidence would be gone. Yummy! What a treat for fall. By the way, as you were experimenting, who did the quality control?? 😉

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            September 27, 2015 at 9:34 pm

            Hi Marisa, thanks, between my daughter and my husband they went pretty quickly. Have a wonderful Sunday.

            Reply

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