Here are the ingredients for frosted pumpkin walnut cookies:
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 3/4 cup white sugar
* 3/4 cup brown sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
* 1 cup chopped walnuts
* Frosting:
+ 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
+ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
+ 4 cups powdered sugar
+ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
+ Milk or heavy cream for thinning
These ingredients make a delicious and festive treat perfect for fall and Halloween. Enjoy your pumpkin walnut cookies with a dollop of frosting on top!
Steps
Frosted Pumpkin Walnut Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (15 oz.) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in chopped walnuts.
6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cookies have cooled, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and decorate with chopped walnuts or pumpkin seeds.
Enjoy these delicious frosted pumpkin walnut cookies!