PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING

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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

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
2/3 cup butter, cubed
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk

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.

Samiya Khan
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These cookies are a must-try for any pumpkin lover. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor.


Mfaraz Jutt
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always perfect. They're the perfect fall treat.


Keisha Cameron
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These 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
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're a new fall favorite.


Shantel Dube
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These cookies are perfect for a fall party. They're festive and delicious.


Dayle micallef
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I'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
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Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't as good as I was hoping.


Manju Gupta
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The cookies were a bit dry. I think I would add an extra egg yolk to the batter next time.


Centrine
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I found the cookies to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting.


killer XD
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. They're also a fun and festive treat for fall.


Pauls Smiltnieks
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I love the combination of pumpkin and browned butter in these cookies. They're so unique and flavorful.


Jade kass
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The cookies were easy to make and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Simplice Irakoze
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I made these cookies for a Halloween party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Grant Mashonganyika
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These 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.