Frosted Pumpkin-Walnut Cookies
Description
These Frosted Pumpkin-Walnut Cookies are a cozy, autumnal treat that combines the warm spices of pumpkin pie with the crunchy texture of toasted walnuts. The cookie dough is tender and moist, featuring pureed pumpkin and a hint of lemon and vanilla extract for depth. Once baked, they are topped with a rich, homemade maple frosting that adds a sweet, woody finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings, fall potlucks, or simply enjoying with a hot cup of coffee, these cookies bring a nostalgic, Southern-style comfort to your kitchen.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
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In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
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Stir in the mashed pumpkin, lemon extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Fold in the chopped walnuts with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
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While cookies cool, prepare the frosting: In a small bowl, cream the 1/4 cup softened butter until smooth.
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Gradually beat in 1 cup of the powdered sugar.
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Alternate adding the remaining powdered sugar and milk, beating until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
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Beat in the maple extract until fully incorporated.
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Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the maple frosting over each cookie.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 117kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.8g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
- Cholesterol 19mg7%
- Sodium 96mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 9.1g
- Protein 2.2g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
