Best 4 Frosted Pumpkin Cookies Recipes

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Autumn is right around the corner, and pumpkin spice and everything nice is on the menu! Pumpkin is such a versatile veggie, one can turn it into beautiful cookies with a delicious and unique flavor. Everyone loves a good cookie, and these frosted pumpkin cookies are sure to be a hit this holiday season. They are soft, chewy, and full of flavor, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. They are also relatively easy to make, so even beginner bakers can give them a try. If you are looking for a delicious and festive treat to share with your friends and family, these frosted pumpkin cookies are the perfect recipe for you!

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FROSTED PUMPKIN COOKIES



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These family-favorite pumpkin cookies taste so good, it's hard to eat just one! They freeze and travel well, especially if you let the icing completely dry, then layer the cookies between sheets of waxed paper. -Leona Luttrell, Sarasota, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped dates
CARAMEL FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and dates. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until firm., Meanwhile, for frosting, combine the butter, brown sugar and milk in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring and vanilla. , Cool slightly; beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Remove cookies to wire racks; frost while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FROSTED JUMBO PUMPKIN COOKIES



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????A classic cream cheese frosting tops these spiced pumpkin cookies. Everyone enjoys the chocolate chips inside and the walnuts sprinkled on top. -Wendy Altamirano, Fayetteville, NC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 drops orange food coloring, optional
Additional chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin; mix well. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts., Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Form dough into pumpkin shapes. Bake at 350° until firm, 14-18 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., Meanwhile, for frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and, if desired, food coloring; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies. If desired, sprinkle with additional walnuts., ,

Nutrition Facts : Fat 19 g fat (10 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45 mg cholesterol, Sodium 203 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49 g carbohydrate, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 5 g protein.

CARAMEL FROSTED PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH BUTTERSCOTCH CHIPS



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I think I found this recipe in a Glamour Girl magazine in the 70s. It is family favorite at Thanksgiving and Christmas - rich, moist and yummy! Store in a covered container (if you have any left). I sometimes make smaller cookies and if so, the dough will make 6 dozen -- just adjust baking times accordingly.

Provided by CAFrogley

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4-5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin (not quite a full can)
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butterscotch chips
3 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar. Note: I have recently experimented by substituting 1/4 cup of the shortening for a healthy, butter-flavored margarine -- using all butter or margarine tends to make the cookies spread out and not hold their shape, however). Add pumpkin and egg and cream lightly until fluffy (I usually use a hand mixer for this).
  • Combine flour, soda, cinnamon and salt; mix into cream mixture. (I usually switch to a wooden spoon, to keep the mixture light and fluffy -- you don't want to overbeat).
  • Fold in butterscotch chips.
  • Drop by teaspoons on an ungreased cookie sheet, and bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until done (I sometimes find it takes a little longer, depending on humidity, the size of the cookie, etc.). Refrigerate remaining dough, covered, while other cookies are baking.
  • In the meantime, make the frosting: combine the butter and milk in a small saucepan and cook until sugar is dissolved (or, you can cook in the microwave, about 30 seconds+/-). Let cool for several minutes (mixture will be still be warm). Stir in the powdered sugar, sifted, then add vanilla; whisk well until smooth.
  • Frost cookies fresh out of the oven and while frosting is still somewhat warm; frosting will harden as it sits out; if necessary, reheat for a few seconds in the microwave until pliable again and/or add a few more drops of milk and restir.

FROSTED PUMPKIN NUT-CHIP COOKIES



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I always substitute and alter recipes to fit my needs. With this one, I subbed Gluten-Free Flour since I have so many food allergies.

Provided by Diane Kay Kafka

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c crisco
2 c brown sugar
1 can(s) pumpkin, canned (15 oz.)
4 c gluten free flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp sea salt
1 c chopped walnuts
3/4 c vanilla or white chocolate chips
CARAMEL FROSTING:
1/2 c butter, cubed
1 1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c soymilk
1 tsp maple extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In large bowl, cream Crisco and brown sugar until light and fluffy.Beat in Pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking soda, powder and spices. Gradually add pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • 2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2" apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • 3. Bake at 375* for 13-15 minutes or until firm.
  • 4. *variation from Tasteofhome.com

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin purée. Fresh pumpkin purée will give your cookies a more intense pumpkin flavor than canned purée.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make your cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature. Baking the cookies at a high temperature will help them develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Don't overbake the cookies. Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake just until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Frosted pumpkin cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for fall. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your frosted pumpkin cookies turn out perfectly every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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