Description
These Pumpkin Spice Cookies combine irresistible flavors and a simple preparation. Crafted with rich butter and warm spices, they are perfect for gatherings or as a cozy treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (248g) all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (226g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with silpat liners or parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, place 2 tablespoon balls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 9-10 minutes, taking them out just as the bottoms start to turn golden. They will continue to cook as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting them.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then add salt. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until the mixture is crumbly.
- Incorporate the vanilla, pumpkin spice, and heavy whipping cream, mixing until you achieve a smooth frosting. Adjust with additional cream if needed. Frost the cooled cookies.
- Store cookies at room temperature loosely covered, allowing the frosting to semi-dry for stacking.
Notes
Keep an eye on the cookies while baking to prevent them from becoming too golden and losing their soft texture.
For a fun twist, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough before baking.
Adjust the consistency of the frosting by adding more heavy cream if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg