Pumpkin Cookies With Caramel Icing
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Icing
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 4 to 6 teaspoons milk
- 4 tablespoons caramel dessert topping
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a bowl and whisk to blend thoroughly.
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the grown and granulated sugars with 1/2 cup of softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin purée, egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients and beat on low speed to combine. Increase the mixer speed and beat until well blended.
- Cover the bowl and chill the cookie dough for 1 hour.
- Heat the oven to 350 F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or baking mats.
- Drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets by rounded tablespoon.
- Bake the cookies for 15 to 18 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Cool slightly in the pan on a rack, then remove the cookies and place them on a rack to cool completely.
- For the icing, combine the softened butter with the confectioners' sugar, caramel topping, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of milk in a bowl. Beat until smooth, adding more milk as needed for drizzling or spreading consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 882IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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