Pumpkin Spice Delight: Frosted Holiday Cookies

Iced Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Overview:

These Iced Pumpkin Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for holidays or any time of the year. With a blend of pumpkin, spices, walnuts, and raisins, these cookies are topped with a sweet vanilla frosting that adds a delicious finishing touch.

• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Prep Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 2 hours
• Yield: 60 cookies
• Rating: 4.5 stars (4 reviews)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins

Frosting Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 8 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutritional Information per Serving (1 cookie):

• Calories: 135.9
• Total Fat: 6.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.4g
• Cholesterol: 6.7mg
• Sodium: 54.5mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 18.4g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Sugars: 14.2g
• Protein: 1g

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Prepare ungreased cookie sheets.

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2. Cream together shortening and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.

3. Add pumpkin and egg to the creamed mixture, stirring until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.

6. Gently stir in walnuts and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

9. Prepare the frosting: In a saucepan, combine butter, milk, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

10. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. If the frosting starts to harden, reheat gently until spreadable consistency is achieved.

11. Frost the cooled cookies with the prepared icing. Allow the frosting to set before serving.

Serving Tips:

• These cookies are best enjoyed with a cup of hot coffee or tea, making them ideal for dessert tables during holidays like Christmas or Thanksgiving.
• Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, though they are best enjoyed fresh.

Additional Notes:

• Feel free to adjust the amount of spices or add your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried cranberries to personalize these cookies to your taste preferences.
• This recipe yields approximately 60 cookies, making it perfect for large gatherings or for freezing some for later enjoyment.

Enjoy these Iced Pumpkin Cookies with their soft texture, warm spices, and comforting frosting—a treat that embodies the flavors of the season!