Spiced Iced Pumpkin Delights
Indulge in these irresistible Spiced Iced Pumpkin Delights, a perfect fusion of warm pumpkin spice flavors and creamy frosting. Whether it's a festive gathering or an everyday treat, these cookies will bring joy to your taste buds year-round. Filled with butterscotch chips, walnuts, and raisins, each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and sweetness, making them a must-bake for any occasion.
60
Servings
50
Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
shortening
1 cup (softened)
sugar
1 cup (granulated)
pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups (canned or homemade)
egg
1 (large)
flour
2 cups (all-purpose)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (sifted)
cinnamon
1 teaspoon (ground)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (fine)
butterscotch chips
1 cup (semi-sweet)
walnuts
1 cup (coarsely chopped)
raisins
1 cup (plump)
butter
6 tablespoons (unsalted)
milk
8 teaspoons (whole)
brown sugar
1 cup (packed light or dark)
confectioners' sugar
2 cups (sifted)
vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons (pure)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a stand mixer, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add the pumpkin puree and egg to the mixture, stirring slightly to combine.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just blended.
6
Gently fold in the butterscotch chips, coarsely chopped walnuts, and raisins until evenly distributed.
7
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
9
While the cookies are baking, prepare the frosting by combining the butter, milk, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
10
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
11
Once the cookies have cooled for a few minutes on the baking sheet, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
12
Drizzle or spread the frosting over each cookie while it's still warm, allowing it to melt slightly into the cookie. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
2.5g
Fat
7.5g
Carbs
0.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Spiced Iced Pumpkin Delights?
Spiced Iced Pumpkin Delights are cookies that blend warm pumpkin flavors with butterscotch chips, walnuts, and raisins, topped with a creamy frosting.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 60 servings.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
Can I use homemade pumpkin puree?
Yes, you can use either canned or homemade pumpkin puree for this recipe.
How much pumpkin puree is required?
The recipe calls for 1.5 cups of pumpkin puree.
What kind of fat is used in the cookie dough?
The dough uses 1 cup of softened shortening.
What type of nuts are included?
The recipe includes 1 cup of coarsely chopped walnuts.
What kind of chips are used in these cookies?
The recipe uses 1 cup of semi-sweet butterscotch chips.
Are there raisins in Spiced Iced Pumpkin Delights?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 cup of plump raisins.
How much flour is needed?
The recipe requires 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
The cookies should bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
Should I grease the cookie sheets?
No, the recipe instructions specify using ungreased cookie sheets.
How far apart should I place the dough on the baking sheet?
Drop spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart.
What are the ingredients for the frosting?
The frosting ingredients are butter, milk, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract.
How is the frosting prepared?
Cook butter, milk, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves, then let it cool slightly before adding confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
When should the frosting be applied?
Apply the frosting while the cookies are still warm so it melts slightly into the cookie.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each cookie has approximately 50 calories.
What spice gives these cookies their flavor?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
How much brown sugar is needed for the frosting?
The frosting requires 1 cup of packed light or dark brown sugar.
How much confectioners' sugar is used in the frosting?
You will need 2 cups of sifted confectioners' sugar.
Does the shortening need to be softened?
Yes, the recipe calls for 1 cup of softened shortening.
What size egg is required?
The recipe uses one large egg.
Is baking soda used in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 teaspoon of sifted baking soda.
How much milk is used in the frosting?
The frosting uses 8 teaspoons of whole milk.
Should the butter for the frosting be salted or unsalted?
The recipe specifies 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
What type of sugar goes into the cookie dough?
The dough requires 1 cup of granulated sugar.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe calls for 1.5 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
Is there salt in the recipe?
Yes, 0.5 teaspoon of fine salt is included in the dry ingredients.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 2.5g of fat.
Are these cookies suitable for holidays?
Yes, they are described as a perfect holiday treat and a festive gathering favorite.