Trader Joe's Sugar Cookie Dough Pumpkins

Every year, Trader Joe's finds new ways to dress up seasonal staples, and this time, they've given us Sugar Cookie Dough Pumpkins. On the surface, they check all the boxes: cute little pumpkins stamped into the dough, ready to bake, and perfect for a fall-themed dessert tray.

Review

These are refrigerated, pre-portioned sugar cookie dough rounds stamped with an orange pumpkin design. Baking directions are straightforward and accurate - except for the suggestion to keep them three inches apart. You can easily fit the entire package onto one regular cookie sheet without issue.

Once baked, the pumpkin design holds up surprisingly well. They look festive and would work perfectly for a Halloween party, bake sale, or as a fun fall baking activity with kids.

Flavor-wise, these were good, but not great. If you've had packaged sugar cookie dough before, you already know what to expect. The cookies bake up soft, sweet, and buttery enough to satisfy a sugar craving, but they're pretty average compared to homemade.

The pumpkin design is cute, but I think it was a missed opportunity. This would have been the perfect place for Trader Joe's to sneak in some actual pumpkin flavor or even a hint of pumpkin spice. Instead, despite the pumpkin theme, there's zero pumpkin in the flavor profile, just your standard sugar cookie.

That said, they are consistent, easy, and festive, which makes them a safe choice if you're short on time or just want something fun for fall without breaking out mixing bowls.

Creative Uses

• Ice Cream Sandwiches: Bake and cool, then sandwich with pumpkin ice cream.
• Frosting Upgrade: Add cream cheese frosting with fall sprinkles to make them more festive.
• Cookie Crumble: Crush over vanilla or pumpkin ice cream for a quick dessert topping.
• Holiday Platter: Mix with other TJ's fall cookies for a themed dessert board.

Cooking Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread the 12 cookies out on a cookie sheet. Use parchment for easy clean up. All the cookies should fit on a standard-sized cookie sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes.

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Final Thoughts

Trader Joe's Sugar Cookie Dough Pumpkins are cute, festive, and perfectly fine as sugar cookies. They're easy to bake, hold their design, and work well for fall gatherings. But flavor-wise, they're nothing special. If you're looking for something truly pumpkin-flavored, you'll need to look elsewhere in the TJ's seasonal aisle. These cookies are more about pumpkin looks than pumpkin taste.