Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures with our Frosted Pumpkin Walnut Cookies, a culinary masterpiece that combines the warmth of autumn spices, the natural sweetness of pumpkin, and the nutty crunch of walnuts. These cookies are not just a treat for the taste buds; they are a visual delight as well, adorned with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a touch of elegance and richness.
Alongside this classic recipe, we also present a tantalizing array of variations that will cater to every palate and dietary preference. Dive into the decadent world of Chocolate Pumpkin Walnut Cookies, where the rich flavors of cocoa and pumpkin intertwine, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and savory. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, our Gluten-Free Pumpkin Walnut Cookies offer the same delightful taste and texture, ensuring that everyone can partake in this autumnal delight.
For those with a penchant for a healthier option, our Healthy Pumpkin Walnut Cookies are a guilt-free indulgence, made with wholesome ingredients and natural sweeteners. And if you're looking for a vegan alternative, our Vegan Pumpkin Walnut Cookies provide the same delectable experience without compromising on taste or texture.
No matter your dietary preferences, our collection of Frosted Pumpkin Walnut Cookies has something for everyone. From the classic recipe to the innovative variations, these cookies are sure to become a staple in your autumn baking repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
FROSTED PUMPKIN COOKIES
These family-favorite pumpkin cookies taste so good, it's hard to eat just one! They freeze and travel well, especially if you let the icing completely dry, then layer the cookies between sheets of waxed paper. -Leona Luttrell, Sarasota, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and dates. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until firm., Meanwhile, for frosting, combine the butter, brown sugar and milk in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring and vanilla. , Cool slightly; beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Remove cookies to wire racks; frost while warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
These easy pumpkin cookies are pleasantly spiced. Everyone enjoys the soft, cake-like texture, too. -Lisa Chernetsky, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add pumpkin; mix well. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
WALNUT-PUMPKIN COOKIES
These pumpkin cookies are frosted with maple frosting. There has never been a person who has not LOVED these cookies, even those who do not like pumpkin cookies. It has been a family recipe for 35 years. It has won 1st prize at a cookie exchange and at a pumpkin contest at work. I usually triple the recipe!
Provided by Dawn Hillier
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix sugar and shortening together in a bowl. Mix in egg. Add pumpkin and vanilla extract; mix well. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and mix until well combined. Fold in walnuts.
- Use small teaspoons or a cookie scoop to drop rounded teaspoonfuls of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges turn golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, beat powdered sugar and butter together with an electric mixer until combined. Stir in milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until a frosting consistency is reached. Fold in maple extract until thoroughly combined.
- Spread maple frosting over the cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 176.8 mg, Sugar 29.4 g
PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (THE WORLD'S BEST!)
After getting this recipe from a friend, I have made them over 100 times for family and friends and they are always a hit, especially around Halloween and Thanksgiving! As far as the spices go, less is more; this is not a full-on pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread/cake. They're light and moist cookies with a taste of fall in every bite!
Provided by Sabattis
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h10m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and ginger together in a bowl. Beat 1 cup butter, white sugar, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and egg with an electric mixer in a separate large bowl, beating until mixture is smooth. Beat in pumpkin puree. Gradually stir dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture. Batter will be moist.
- Spoon batter by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cookies cool for about 5 minutes on sheets before removing to finish cooling on waxed paper.
- Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft and creamy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
FROSTED PUMPKIN-WALNUT COOKIES
This is my adopted recipe.I have made these now and if you like pumpkin and walnuts you will like these. The original recipe didn't have any nuts in the ingredient list so I tried 1 cup and that seemed to be fine. No milk was listed so I used about 1 tablespoon in the icing. She/He also had 84 as the amount, I only got 58 cookies. Even DH, the picky one, enjoyed them.
Provided by Dorel
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 27m
Yield 58 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream butter; gradually add brown sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Stir in pumpkin and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
- Stir in walnuts.
- Chill for at least 1 hour or until ready to bake.
- Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. I used a 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop and got 58 cookies.
- Bake at 375F for 11-12 minutes.
- Cool on wire racks.
- Frost with Maple Frosting.
- (Maple Frosting).
- Cream butter; gradually add 1 cup powdered sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
- Add remaining sugar alternately with milk, beating until smooth enough to spread.You may need to add a bit more milk.
- Add maple extract, and beat well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.3, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 64.2, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 1.1
PUMPKIN WALNUT COOKIES
Make and share this Pumpkin Walnut Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by 1 Baker
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h15m
Yield 5 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- For Cookies:.
- Combine butter,brown sugar and sugar in large mixer bowl.
- Beat at medium speed,scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract.
- Continue beating for 1 to 2 minutes or until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; beat in flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Stir in 1 cup walnuts by hand. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting.
- COMBINE powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice in medium mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth. Frost cooled cookies. Garnish with walnuts.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients and ensure that all the necessary equipment is within reach. This will help streamline the baking process and reduce the chances of errors.
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to firm it up and prevent it from spreading too much. This results in cookies with a more defined shape and a better texture.
- Use parchment paper: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking. This also makes cleanup easier.
- Bake the cookies evenly: Rotate the baking sheets halfway through the baking time to ensure that the cookies bake evenly on both sides.
- Don't overbake the cookies: Keep an eye on the cookies while they are baking and remove them from the oven as soon as they are set. Overbaking can result in dry and crumbly cookies.
- Let the cookies cool completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly and prevent it from sliding off the cookies.
Conclusion:
With careful preparation, attention to detail, and a little bit of patience, you can create delicious and visually appealing Frosted Pumpkin Walnut Cookies that are sure to be a hit with family and friends. These cookies are perfect for fall gatherings, holiday parties, or as a sweet treat to enjoy at any time of year. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of pumpkin, walnuts, and creamy frosting. Happy baking!
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