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Pumpkin Maple Dreams Recipe
π Prep Time: 25 minutes
π Cook Time: 15 minutes
π Total Time: 40 minutes
π½ Servings: Approximately 4 dozen
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Maple Dreams cookies. A harmonious blend of pumpkin, spices, and maple, topped with a creamy frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 2 tsp | Pumpkin pie spice |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Unsalted butter, softened |
| 1/2 cup | Crisco shortening |
| 1 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 cup | Pumpkin puree |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 cup | Raisins |
| 3/4 – 1 cup | Chopped nuts (for garnish) |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Baking Sheet: Grease a cookie sheet and set it aside.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat together the softened butter, shortening, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well. Then, add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
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Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.
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Add Raisins: Stir in the raisins until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
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Form Cookies: Drop the cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto the greased baking sheet.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for about 15 minutes, or until set.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting:
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Prepare Frosting: In a separate bowl, cream together the remaining butter with both extracts using an electric mixer.
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Add Sugar and Milk: Gradually add in the confectioners’ sugar, alternating with milk, and beat well after each addition until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, and reaches the desired consistency for spreading.
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Decorate Cookies: Spread or pipe a thin layer of frosting on top of each cooled cookie using a star-tipped pastry bag.
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Garnish: Sprinkle the frosted cookies with chopped nuts for added flavor and decoration.
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Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Maple Dreams cookies with family and friends!
These Pumpkin Maple Dreams cookies are a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or as a tasty dessert, they’re sure to be a hit!
