Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup shortening; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup pumpkin puree; 5 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 tablespoons butter; 5 tablespoons milk; 1 cup powdered sugar, plus a little extra; powdered sugar, if needed

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
5 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons milk
1 cup powdered sugar, plus a little extra
powdered sugar, if needed

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger and ground cloves. Save for later.
2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat shortening and granulated sugar until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add pumpkin puree and mix until well combined.
3
Slowly add flour mixture, mixing until combined. Droup rounded teaspoons of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets and bake for 10 minutes; do not overbake. Remove from oven, cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4
To make icing: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter and milk and bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat, set aside and cool completely, about an hour. Stir in powdered sugar until icing is desired consistency, adding more if necessary. Ice cookies to taste.

1122

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, 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.

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