Frosted Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
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Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

By: Leona Luttrell  
"These family favorites taste so good, it's hard to eat just one! They freeze and travel well, especially if you let the icing completely dry, then layer the cookies between sheets of waxed paper."

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 39 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups canned cooked pumpkin
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • CARAMEL FROSTING:
  • 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add pumpkin; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture. Stir in pecans and dates. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 13-15 minutes or until firm.
  2. Meanwhile, for frosting, combine the butter, brown sugar and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring and vanilla. Cool slightly; beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Remove cookies to wire racks; frost while warm.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by cooking4two 
What a great recipe, although I do admit to making quite a few changes in the interest of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by cindy 
These cookies are deadly. I used more spices than the recipe called for. I put in cinnamon,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by Acurlytops 
Delicious cookie. I use pumpkin pie spice instead of just cinnamon--I think they'd be too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by Susan 
These were great! I followed the recipe exactly. Yes, the cookie is plain, but by design. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by MicheleL 
The icing is amazing on these cookies. So favorful! The cookie itself was not so favorful. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by mommymeggy 
The cookies are just okay; quite cakey and a bit bland. I am thrilled about the frosting,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by WashingtonChef 
Well, I have to agree with the majority here - the frosting is spectacular! The cookies turned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by JBrown 
This frosting is amazing! I made another pumpkin cookie recipe from this site (a mistake...not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by Elizabeth 
Great recipe. My family really liked them - even the kids. The frosting was a little too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by teenybopper 
Absolutely delicious and I love the way they store nicely. My mom used to make these and I... MORE

 
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