The recipe for these pleasantly spiced pumpkin cookies won a champion ribbon at our local county fair. These are a family favorite, and everyone enjoys the soft cakelike texture. -Robin Nagel, Whitehall, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 9 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in pumpkin, eggs and crystallized ginger. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a large bowl. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired spreading consistency. Spread over cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Samiya Khan
s_khan@yahoo.comThese cookies are a must-try for any pumpkin lover. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor.
Mfaraz Jutt
jmfaraz38@gmail.comI've made these cookies several times and they're always perfect. They're the perfect fall treat.
Keisha Cameron
k34@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love the way the browned butter frosting melts in your mouth.
Md Fahim ahammad
m.ahammad@aol.comI made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're a new fall favorite.
Shantel Dube
shantel@yahoo.comThese cookies are perfect for a fall party. They're festive and delicious.
Dayle micallef
dayle_m70@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I actually really liked these cookies. They're not too sweet and the frosting is delicious.
Hugo Dominguez
d-hugo@gmail.comOverall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't as good as I was hoping.
Manju Gupta
manju_gupta@aol.comThe cookies were a bit dry. I think I would add an extra egg yolk to the batter next time.
Centrine
centrine70@aol.comI found the cookies to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting.
killer XD
killer23@gmail.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. They're also a fun and festive treat for fall.
Pauls Smiltnieks
pauls@hotmail.comI love the combination of pumpkin and browned butter in these cookies. They're so unique and flavorful.
Jade kass
k_jade@yahoo.comThe cookies were easy to make and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Simplice Irakoze
irakoze.simplice65@yahoo.comI made these cookies for a Halloween party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Grant Mashonganyika
m.grant@yahoo.comThese pumpkin cookies are a fall favorite in our house! They're soft, chewy, and full of pumpkin flavor. The browned butter frosting is the perfect finishing touch.