Light As Air Frosted Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Name: Light As Air Frosted Pumpkin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup canned pumpkin, unspiced; ½ cup all vegetable solid shortening; 2 cups white flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla, divided; ¼ cup unsalted butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 -3 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin, unspiced
½ cup all vegetable solid shortening
2 cups white flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 -3 tablespoon milk

1
Preheat oven 375.
2
In a large bowl, mix in low speed the following until creamed.
3
granulated sugar,pumpkin,shortening,1 teaspoon vanilla.
4
Slowly mix in by hand your, flour,salt,baking powder,baking soda,cinnamon.Once well mixed.
5
Drop dough by heaping teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
6
Bake 375 for 8-15 minutes (keep checking,since time will vary depending on cookie size)Look for a light golden brown.
7
Take out and let rest at room temperature til cooled.Then frost, recipe follows.
8
In a med size saucepan brown 1/4 cup butter.Take off heat mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla,powdered sugar,and thin out with milk.You can now frost immediately.

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup canned pumpkin, unspiced, ½ cup all vegetable solid shortening, 2 cups white flour, and more.

Yes, Light As Air 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.

Light As Air Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

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