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Servings: 10
Calories: 363kcal
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin cookie:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅔ cups flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Caramel cream cheese frosting:
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 4 tablespoons caramel sauce
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat until the mixture becomes fluffy and creamy, which takes about 5 minutes. Add the egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, then mix again until everything is well combined.½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 egg yolk, ¼ cup pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, pumpkin spice, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft cookie texture.1 ⅔ cups flour, 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball with your hands. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- To prepare the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, and caramel sauce together in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until the frosting is thick and creamy. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag.½ cup cream cheese, 4 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons caramel sauce, ¾ cup powdered sugar
- Once the cookies are completely cool, pipe a thick swirl of frosting onto each one. Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon powder to finish.
Notes
- Creamy Butter Mixture: Make sure your butter is softened before mixing it with the sugars. This helps create a smooth and fluffy cookie base.
- Pumpkin Spice Balance: Adjust the pumpkin spice to suit your taste. If you prefer a stronger spice kick, you can add a bit more.
- Even Baking: Space out your cookies evenly on the baking sheet to ensure they bake uniformly and don’t spread into each other.
- Cooling Time: Let the cookies cool completely before frosting. If they’re too warm, the frosting will melt.
- Frosting Thickness: For a thick, bakery-style swirl, don’t skimp on the frosting. Pipe generously!
- Cinnamon Finishing Touch: A dash of cinnamon powder adds extra warmth and depth to the cookies, enhancing the caramel flavors.
- Caramel Sauce: Use high-quality caramel sauce for a richer frosting. Homemade or store-bought both work well.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1564IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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