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Frosted Pumpkin-Walnut Cookies

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2
Calories: 117
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • Butter/margarine, softened
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Walnuts, chopped
  • Pumpkin - cooked, mashed
  • Lemon extract
  • Vanilla extract
  • Flour - all purpose
  • Baking powder
  • Pumpkin pie spice
  • Brown sugar, firmly packed
  • Butter/margarine, softened (for frosting)
  • Powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
  • Milk (for frosting)
  • Maple extract (for frosting)
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. 4
    Stir in the mashed pumpkin, lemon extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. 5
    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  6. 6
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. 7
    Fold in the chopped walnuts with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  8. 8
    Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. 9
    Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  10. 10
    Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. 11
    While cookies cool, prepare the frosting: In a small bowl, cream the 1/4 cup softened butter until smooth.
  12. 12
    Gradually beat in 1 cup of the powdered sugar.
  13. 13
    Alternate adding the remaining powdered sugar and milk, beating until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  14. 14
    Beat in the maple extract until fully incorporated.
  15. 15
    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.

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