SOFT ICED PUMPKIN COOKIES

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Add in some chopped cranberries to the cookie mixture if desired, and to take these cookies to yet another level sprinkle some chopped pecans or walnuts on top of the icing, adjust the spice amount starting with the lower amount for a mild spice flavor --- if you prefer a harder glaze use recipe#266529

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
2 teaspoons maple extract (or use vanilla or 1 teaspoon each)
1 cup pure pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie filling)
2 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted to remove any small lumps)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon maple extract (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream (or use milk)

Steps:

  • For cookies; set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a large cookie sheet.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour with the next 6 ingredients.
  • In another bowl cream butter with both sugars until combined.
  • Add in egg and extract beat until fluffy.
  • Beat in pumpkin puree until combined.
  • Add in the dry ingredients and beat until just combined.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet, then flatten slightly with palm of hands.
  • Bake for about 12-15 minutes.
  • Cool then generously drizzle the icing over the top.
  • For the icing;. in a bowl combine the confectioners sugar with cinnamon, melted butter; add in cream or milk mixing until smooth and as needed to achieve desired drizzling consistancy.
  • Generously drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 101.8, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 1.2

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