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A close-up stack of Irresistible Pumpkin Pie Cookies topped with a white vanilla glaze drizzle.

Pumpkin Pie Cookies


  • Author: recipebychefs.com
  • Total Time: 32 min
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Simple cookies flavored like pumpkin pie.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • For the glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar
  • For the glaze: 3 tablespoons milk
  • For the glaze: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix in the pumpkin puree until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and ginger.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute apple butter for pumpkin puree if you prefer a different flavor.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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