Ingredients for Light As Air Frosted Pumpkin Cookies
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Canned Pumpkin
- Solid Shortening
- White Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vanilla
- Unsalted Butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar (plus more as needed)
- Milk (1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired frosting consistency)
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How to Make Light As Air Frosted Pumpkin Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the following ingredients on low speed until light and fluffy: 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Start checking at 8 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cookies cool, prepare the frosting:
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, starting with 2 cups, and mix until smooth. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Once cookies are completely cool, frost generously and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
88g
Fat
13g
Carbs
10g
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