Description
Delight in these Pumpkin Pie Cookies that combine warm spices and creamy pumpkin flavor, perfect for any gathering or cozy afternoon.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- Crushed pecans or walnuts (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop the cookie batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
- While the cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
For an elegant finish, dust with additional powdered sugar before serving. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg