Certainly! 🎃 Here’s a detailed recipe for Pumpkin Face Cookies, perfect for Halloween and sure to delight kids and adults alike! These adorable treats are not only fun to make but also incredibly tasty. This recipe hails from a cherished 1960’s calendar, adding a touch of nostalgia to your baking adventures. So, gather your ingredients and let’s get started on creating these spooky-sweet delights!
Pumpkin Face Cookies
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 3 dozen cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Halloween, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
| For the Raisin Filling: | |
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| 3/4 cup sugar | 2/3 cup boiling water |
| 2 tablespoons butter | 1 tablespoon lemon juice |
| 1 tablespoon fresh lemon rind |
| For the Cookie Dough: | |
|---|---|
| 3 1/2 cups flour | 3 eggs |
| 3 teaspoons baking powder | 1 cup milk |
| 1 1/2 cups sugar | 2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
| 1 cup butter | Raisin filling (from above) |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Raisin Filling:
- In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 2/3 cup boiling water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon rind.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Allow the filling to cool.
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Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, sift together 3 1/2 cups flour and 3 teaspoons baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream together 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 cup butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time, then add 1 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
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Chill the Dough:
- Divide the dough in half and wrap each portion in plastic wrap.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
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Shape the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Using a 2 or 3 inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough.
- Place half of the circles onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them apart.
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Add the Filling:
- Spoon 2 teaspoons of the prepared raisin filling onto the center of each circle on the cookie sheets.
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Create Pumpkin Faces:
- Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into circles.
- Using a knife, create pumpkin face features on the circles to resemble jack-o’-lantern faces.
- Eyes, nose, mouth—get creative!
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Assemble the Cookies:
- Carefully place the cut-out pumpkin faces on top of the filling on the cookies.
- Seal the edges of each cookie with the tines of a fork.
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Bake and Enjoy:
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Serve these delightful Pumpkin Face Cookies at your Halloween gatherings or as a fun treat for the family!
These Pumpkin Face Cookies are not just a delicious dessert—they’re also a delightful craft project in the kitchen! 🎃 Let your imagination run wild as you create different expressions for your jack-o’-lantern faces. With their sweet raisin filling and buttery, tender cookie base, these treats are sure to become a Halloween favorite for years to come. Enjoy the festive spirit and the scrumptious taste of these adorable pumpkin-themed cookies! 🍪🎃
