Description

These Pumpkin Spice Cookies are simply irresistible with their warm spiciness and soft texture. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat at home, they combine butter, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice for an unforgettable flavor.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with silpat liners or parchment paper.
In a stand mixer, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Add the large egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Incorporate the pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt into the mixture, then gradually add the all-purpose flour.
Scoop 2 tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 9-10 minutes, until the bottoms are just starting to turn golden. Remove them just before they become too dark to ensure a soft texture.
Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, beat the unsalted butter until creamy, then mix in salt and gradually add powdered sugar. It may be crumbly if using a hand mixer.
Add in the vanilla, pumpkin spice, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, mixing until smooth. Adjust consistency with the remaining heavy cream as needed, then frost the cooled cookies.

Notes

Ensure cookies are removed from the oven at the right time to maintain a pillowy texture.
Store the cookies at room temperature in a loosely covered container to prevent frosting from transferring.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 25mg