Description
Indulging in Iced Pumpkin Cookies is like taking a delightful bite of autumn. These sweet treats offer a wonderful blend of pumpkin flavor, warm spices, and a luscious icing that makes them irresistible. As the days grow cooler and the leaves begin to fall, these cookies bring the comforting taste of the season right to your kitchen, inviting friends and family to gather around and enjoy.
Moreover, the versatility of Iced Pumpkin Cookies allows for creative variations, making them a fun project for both seasoned bakers and novices. Whether you drizzle glaze on top or opt for a full-on frost, these cookies can be dressed up or down for any occasion. So roll up your sleeves and prepare to embark on a delicious journey that will fill your home with the essence of fall!
Ingredients
For the Cookies
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Icing
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden. Let them cool completely.
To make the icing, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the icing over them and let it set before serving.
Notes
For a fun twist, you can add white chocolate chips or other spices like ginger to the dough.
Let the cookies cool completely before icing to prevent the icing from melting.
For storage, place cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Iced Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies, Fall Dessert, Soft Cookies