Indulge in the delectable flavors of fall with our irresistible pumpkin cookies, a delightful treat that captures the essence of the season. These soft and chewy cookies are bursting with warm pumpkin spice flavors, perfectly complemented by a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. With two unique recipes to choose from, you can create classic pumpkin cookies with a hint of maple syrup or elevate your taste buds with a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie variation. These cookies are not only a joy to bake but also a feast for the senses, making them the perfect addition to any autumn gathering or a cozy night in.
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Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease baking sheets.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl. Beat sugar and 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter in large mixer bowl until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Combine sifted powdered sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon butter and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
PUMPKIN COOKIES I
Yummy pumpkin cookies with spices and butterscotch morsels. Moist and delicious.
Provided by M.J.
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 35m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a medium bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Stir in the pumpkin and vanilla. Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Then mix in the butterscotch chips. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool for a minute on cookie sheets before transferring to wire cooling racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 88.8 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
PUMPKIN COOKIES
More like portable cakes, these spiced pumpkin cookies are delightfully tender and moist, simple, and absolutely divine with a cup of coffee. Eat them just as they are, or give them a dusting of powdered sugar or more ground cinnamon, a drizzle of a confectioners' sugar glaze, or maybe a swipe of cream-cheese frosting. These little guys could even work as the top and bottom of the perfect pumpkin whoopie pie. Because these cookies are so moist, it's best to store them layered between parchment or wax paper in an airtight container at room temperature. You could also freeze them and thaw before serving.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 2 1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and kosher salt.
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the egg, the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract until blended.
- Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and beat just until combined.
- Scoop the batter into 2-tablespoon scoops, at least 1 inch apart, onto the prepared sheets. Sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake one sheet at time until the cookies are puffed, set and spring back when gently pressed in the center, about 12 minutes. Repeat with the second sheet.
- Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely.
BEST PUMPKIN COOKIES
What can I say about these amazing pumpkin cookies... they are absolutely delicious! Let me put it this way. I baked these every year at Thanksgiving time for my job. My co-workers would come up to me two months in advance to make sure I was making them. One girl who resigned actually called me and asked what day I was bringing them in so that she could stop by - just for these cookies! Another co-worker said she didn't even like pumpkin, but she loved these. The consistency is more cake-like than cookie. The glaze on top of these cookies is fabulous! At least, I think so. I noticed a few of you who rated this recipe said it was too sweet. That is why I suggested it may be omitted, or if you wish, use your own icing. Lots of you have added nutmeg.. hey, make it all your own. That's what this is all about! : )
Provided by Sara in FL
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 35m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Have ready some ungreased baking sheets.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and the sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Blend in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract.
- In separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- Mix flour mixture into butter-sugar mixture.
- Drop tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Remove warm cookies and transfer to racks.
- Let cool completely for a least one half hour, then frost with glaze.
- For Glaze:.
- In a medium saucepan, heat butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly. Cook, stirring constantly, for one minute or until slightly thickened. Beat in the milk. Blend in confectioner's sugar until the glaze is smooth and spreadable. Using a silicone basting brush, which I love and use religiously now, or a butter knife to spread glaze on cookies is the best tip. Please note; this glaze will harden fairly quickly. I suggest that you keep the saucepan over the stove on the lowest heat possible to prevent it from hardening.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 16.1, Sodium 101.9, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.4, Protein 0.8
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh pumpkin puree. You can make your own by roasting and pureeing a pumpkin, or you can buy it canned.
- Be sure to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour can make your cookies dry and crumbly.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make your cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking can make your cookies dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make fall treat. With their warm spices and pumpkin flavor, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and seasonal snack, give these pumpkin cookies a try!
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