Spiced Pumpkin Softies Recipe

Name: Spiced Pumpkin Softies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup golden raisin; 1 cup light butter or 1 cup regular butter, softened; ½ cup light brown sugar, packed; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; 1 large egg; ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; 6 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese, softened (neufchatel); 1 tablespoon milk; ½ teaspoon orange extract; orange food coloring; white multicolored sugar nonpareils

Servings: persons

¾ cup golden raisin
1 cup light butter or 1 cup regular butter, softened
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
¾ cup canned pumpkin puree
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese, softened (neufchatel)
1 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon orange extract
orange food coloring
white multicolored sugar nonpareils

1
Place raisins in small bowl; fill with hot water to cover.
2
Let stand 10 minutes to soften; drain and reserve raisins.
3
Heat oven to 350 degrees; lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
4
Beat butter, sugars, spice, vanilla and baking soda in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed 3 minutes or until fluffy.
5
Beat in egg and pumpkin puree until well blended.
6
On low speed, gradually beat in flour until just blended.
7
Stir in reserved raisins.
8
Drop level tablespoons of dough 1 inch apart onto greased baking sheets.
9
Bake 14-16 minutes, until golden brown.
10
Remove to rack to cool completely.
11
For frosting, beat ingredients in a medium bowl with mixer on medium-low speed until smooth; tint pastel orange with food color.
12
Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons frosting on each cookies.
13
Sprinkle frosting with nonpareils.
14
Refrigerate cookies to set frosting.
15
Storage tip: Store airtight in refrigerator with waxed paper between layers up to 1 week.

1487

kcal

Calories

Fat

236

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.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup golden raisin, 1 cup light butter or 1 cup regular butter, softened, ½ cup light brown sugar, packed, ½ cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pumpkin Softies 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!

Spiced Pumpkin Softies

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Variations & substitutions

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