Frosted Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Pumpkin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin; 4 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ½ cup butter, softened; 1 ½ cups brown sugar, firmly packed; ¼ cup milk; 1 teaspoon maple flavoring; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 -2 ½ cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups brown sugar, firmly packed
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 -2 ½ cups powdered sugar

1
In a large mixing bowl cream shortening and brown sugar until light.
2
Add pumpkin, mix well.
3
In a seperate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
4
Gradually add to pumpkin mixture.
5
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
6
Bake 375 for 13-15 minutes.
7
Finish all cookies before beginning frosting.
8
For frosting combine butter, brown sugar and milk in a small saucepan.
9
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil 3 minutes.
10
Remove from heat- stir in maple flavoring and vanilla.
11
Cool slightly, beat in enough powdered sugar to acheive spreading consistancy.
12
Use all frosting while warm, it drys hard.

1585

kcal

Calories

Fat

334

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed, 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin, 4 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Frosted Pumpkin Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

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