Nanny'S Pumpkin Cookies With Maple Penuche Frosting

Name: Nanny'S Pumpkin Cookies With Maple Penuche Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans; penuche frosting; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1 1/2 - 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
penuche frosting
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 1/2 - 2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In large bowl or mixer beat together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup butter until light and fluffy.
3
Add pumpkin, vanilla, and egg and blend well.
4
Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt mix well.
5
Stir in pecans.
6
Drop by rounded spoonfuls (an 80 scoop works great!) a couple of inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7
Bake at 350u00b0F for 10-12 min or just until the edges only are light golden brown.
8
Immediately remove from cookie sheets and cool on rack.
9
Maple Penuche Frosting.
10
In a medium sauce pan combine 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 3 tbls butter and bring to a boil.
11
Add maple syrup and cook over medium heat for 1 minute or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly!
12
Let cool 10 minutes.
13
Add cream; and beat until smooth.
14
Beat in powdered sugar gradually until desired consistency for frosting.
15
Frost cooled cookies and keep in single layer in an air tight container to keep moist and fresh--that is if they last that long!

1393

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup canned pumpkin, and more.

Yes, Nanny'S Pumpkin Cookies With Maple Penuche Frosting 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nanny'S Pumpkin Cookies With Maple Penuche Frosting

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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