Pumpkin Maple Dreams Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Maple Dreams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 cup butter (no substitutions); ¼ cup Crisco shortening (plain); 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 egg; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup raisins; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar (icing); 1 ½ tablespoons milk; 34-1 teaspoon maple extract; ¼ teaspoon vanilla; ½ cup finely chopped nuts (pecans OR walnuts are good)

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 cup butter (no substitutions)
¼ cup Crisco shortening (plain)
1 ½ cups sugar
1 egg
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raisins
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar (icing)
1 ½ tablespoons milk
34-1 teaspoon maple extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla
½ cup finely chopped nuts (pecans OR walnuts are good)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a cookie sheet.
3
In a bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
4
In another bowl, beat butter, shortening and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, add in the egg; mix well.
5
Add in the pumpkin puree and vanilla; mix very well.
6
Slowly mix in the flour mixture until combined.
7
Stir in raisins.
8
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.
9
Bake until set (about 15 minutes).
10
Cool on wire racks.
11
FOR FROSTING: In a bowl, cream butter and both extracts using an electric mixer.
12
Gradually add in the icing sugar, alternating with milk, beating well after each addition, until smooth and fluffy, and the desired consistancy for spreading on cookies is achieved.
13
Spread OR pipe with a star-tipped pastry bag, a thin layer of frosting on top of each cookie.
14
Sprinkle with nuts.
15
ENJOY!

1381

kcal

Calories

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups flour, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Maple Dreams 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.

Pumpkin Maple Dreams

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