Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cassia cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cassia cinnamon. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and milk together, then add to the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into circles using a round cutter or a glass.
5. Place a spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold over and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
6. Brush the tops with egg wash (optional) and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden