Pumpkin Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Autumn Pumpkin Cookies. These soft, cake-like treats are perfect for anyone following a vegetarian diet and are free from dairy, eggs, and gluten. With a sweet caramel icing that complements the rich pumpkin and cinnamon, these cookies are a must-try for American cuisine lovers.

Versatile and delicious, they make a great addition to any gathering or cozy night in. Easily accessible through your easyChef Pro cookbook, you can create these cookies with our convenient shopping list feature, ensuring the lowest cost per serving.

Get ready to bake and enjoy the essence of autumn!

Overview

These Pumpkin Cookies V are soft, cake-like treats topped with a delightful caramel icing. Perfect for fall, these cookies bring the comforting flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon to your table.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 18

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups shortening
• 2 Cups white sugar
• 2 Cups canned pumpkin
• 2 Whole eggs
• 2 Teaspoons baking soda
• 1.5 Teaspoons cinnamon, ground
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 4 Cups all-purpose flour
• 6 Tablespoons butter
• 8 Tablespoons milk
• 2 Cups confectioners' sugar
• 1.5 Teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 Cup brown sugar, packed

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar, and canned pumpkin until smooth.
3. Add the eggs to the mixture and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and all-purpose flour.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing well until fully combined.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a cookie sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. For the frosting, cook the butter, milk, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
9. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
10. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
11. Spread the frosting over the warm cookies.
12. Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.

Enjoy these delightful pumpkin cookies with a warm cup of tea or coffee!