# Pint-Sized Pie Treats These Pumpkin Pie Cookies are the Perfect Snack or Dessert for Fall By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-cookies References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/recipes/pumpkin-pie-cookies-are-just-what-your-october-needs/) & [ohbiteit](http://www.ohbiteit.com/2014/09/pumpkin-pie-cookies.html) These pumpkin pie cookies are the ideal fall treat. From Amy at Oh, Bite It, the cookies are basically [miniature bite-sized pumpkin pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-turnover). The recipe is extremely easy to make and will still be sure to impress any and all of the people you know. The pumpkin pie cookies are made using a pre-prepared pie crust, pumpkin pie filling and maple syrup among other ingredients. After spreading a thin layer of pumpkin filling over the refrigerated crust, you make a lattice with more pie crust on top and cut circular shapes into it. You could probably even modify the recipe to make it a [pumpkin spiced cookie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-chocolate-chip-cookie), because after this autumn people will probably be over this fall's favorite flavor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Pumpkin Pie Treats:** Producing bite-sized pumpkin pies is an innovative way to cater to consumers' desire for portion control and convenience, presenting opportunities for new snack or dessert products. - **Pre-prepared Pie Crusts:** The use of pre-prepared pie crusts in this recipe highlights the demand for convenience in baking, suggesting potential opportunities for packaged baking products or meal kits with pre-made crusts. - **Pumpkin Spice Flavored Cookies:** Modifying the recipe to create a pumpkin spiced cookie demonstrates the potential to tap into the ongoing popularity of pumpkin spice flavor, presenting opportunities for seasonal cookie offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Foods:** Creating bite-sized pumpkin pie treats opens up new possibilities in the snack food industry for innovative and convenient dessert options. - **Baking and Pastry:** The use of pre-prepared pie crusts in this recipe suggests opportunities for the baking and pastry industry to cater to consumers' desire for quick and easy baking solutions. - **Bakery Retail:** Developing pumpkin spice flavored cookies could attract customers seeking novel and seasonal treats, benefiting the bakery retail sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prepackaged Autumnal Creme Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-creme-pies.md) - [Festive Fall Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pumpkin-hand-pies.md) - [Bite-Sized Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bite-sized-pie.md) - [Single-Serve Pumpkin Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-pumpkin-pies.md) - [Extra-Fluffy Pumpkin Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-puff-cookie.md) - [Mini Pie-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pie-doughnuts.md) - [Pie Crust Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-crust-cookies.md) - [Pumpkin Face Cutout Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-delights.md) - [Pint-Sized Pecan Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-pecan-pies.md)