Thanksgiving Cookies
Capture the cozy essence of the season with these delightful Thanksgiving Cookies, a perfect blend of warm autumn spices and rich, buttery goodness. Featuring a hint of pumpkin puree and a touch of maple-sweetened glaze, these soft, chewy treats are bursting with fall flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg, making them a festive addition to your holiday dessert spread. Easy to make in just over 30 minutes, these cookies are topped with optional sprinkles for a fun, decorative twist. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner or simply craving seasonal sweets, these spiced pumpkin cookies are a crowd-pleasing treat that pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or cider.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup Confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- Sprinkles or edible decorations (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk, a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle or spread the glaze over the tops. Decorate with sprinkles or edible decorations if desired.
Allow the glaze to set for about 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your festive Thanksgiving Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.4 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.8 g | 629% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 891 mg | 297% | |
| Sodium | 2680 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 632.7 g | 230% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 390.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1295 mg | 28% | |
*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.
