Giant Glowing Pumpkin Cookies
These Giant Glowing Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate Halloween treat, bursting with seasonal flavors and a dazzling visual twist! Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, the soft pumpkin cookies are as delicious as they are festive. The vibrant neon orange and green frosting, made with tonic water, creates an eye-catching glow under black light, perfect for spooky parties and gatherings. Easy to make and larger than life at 4 inches wide, these cookies are both a stunning centerpiece and a crowd-pleasing dessert. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween soirée or just indulging in some autumnal fun, these cookies are sure to add a glowing touch to your celebration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree
- 1 Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Neon orange gel food coloring
- 2 tablespoons Tonic water (for glowing effect)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Neon green gel food coloring
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the canned pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and form large round cookies, about 4 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft (they will firm up as they cool).
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and tonic water, and beat until the frosting is creamy and light.
Divide the frosting into two portions. Mix neon orange gel food coloring into one portion and neon green gel food coloring into the other. Stir well until the colors are vibrant and evenly distributed.
Frost the cookies with the orange frosting to resemble pumpkins, then use the green frosting to pipe stems or decorative swirls.
To achieve a glowing effect under black light, place the cookies under UV light and watch the tonic water-enhanced frosting illuminate!
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.9 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.3 g | 416% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 563 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 3431 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 727.5 g | 265% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 431.1 g | ||
| Protein | 53.8 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 1284 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
