[MelAFwife]

Pumpkin Pie Cookies​

Recipe Description

Pumpkin Cookies with a melted Butter Frosting​

Preparation Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F​

Level of Difficulty:

Medium​

Time Needed:

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Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin puree
1 egg
2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:

2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract​

Serves:

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Directions:

1. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, pie spice and salt.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar. Add pumpkin puree, egg and vanilla and beat until creamy. Mix in dry ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls.

3. Bake for 12-15 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool.

Frosting:
Combine confectioners' sugar, milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add sugar or milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.

Some like to drizzle the cookies, I prefer a frosting consistency.​

 

[Sara Noel]

They look extra yummy.

 

[jas]

They sound wonderful!!

 

[Michelle]

These sound delicious :lip:

 

[mauimagic]

Mahalo - they sound and look delicious!!

 

[porembam]

Thanks for sharing - I love pumpkin but have never had cookies-Yummy!

 

[Booklover]

Sounds delicious! Perfect for the fall season.

 

[frugalfranny]

YUM! Might have to do these..........think I will use a cream cheese frosting........they sound good.

 

[pollypurebred39]

I'm so making these! I can't wait till pumpkin goes on sale!

 

[MelAFwife]

YUM! Might have to do these..........think I will use a cream cheese frosting........they sound good.

The cookies are yummy with cream cheese frosting, my alternative if I don't have enough powdered sugar at home