Description
These Pumpkin Spice Cookies offer an irresistible flavor that combines butter, sugar, and warm spices. Easy to make and perfect for sharing!
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 (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with silpat liners or parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the softened ¾ cup unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the large egg and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon cream of tartar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Gradually add in 2 cups all-purpose flour and mix until combined.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them well apart.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes until the bottoms are just starting to turn golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat 4 tablespoons softened butter until creamy, then mix in ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, mixing until crumbly. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream. Mix until smooth, adjusting with more cream if necessary.
- Frost the cooled cookies and store at room temperature, loosely covered.
Notes
For best results, do not overbake the cookies to maintain a soft texture.
Experiment with different spices for a unique flavor.
Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg