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Pumpkin Cookies With Brown Butter Icing

Pumpkin Cookies With Brown Butter Icing

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of these Pumpkin Cookies With Brown Butter Icing. These delightful treats are soft and chewy, infused with cozy spices that evoke the essence of fall. The rich brown butter icing adds a nutty sweetness, making them irresistible for gatherings or simply as a cozy snack at home. Perfectly paired with a hot cup of tea or coffee, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite. Easy to prepare and versatile for various occasions, they promise to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for icing)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
  • a pinch salt (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set; cool on a rack.
  8. Prepare icing by browning butter in a saucepan; mix with powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  9. Drizzle icing over cooled cookies.

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