~ vanishing pumpkin cookies & brown sugar glaze ~

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

What a wonderful aroma that fills the house as these delicious cookies bake. The creamy caramel icing tops these gems off perfectly! My first batch vanished before I placed the second pan in the oven. Make some for your family, they'll be happy you did. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ vanishing pumpkin cookies & brown sugar glaze ~

  • 1/2 c
    crisco
  • 1 c
    sugar - plus 2 tbsp
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    pumpkin puree
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 21/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ginger powder
  • FROSTING
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 4 Tbsp
    evaporated milk
  • 1/2 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 c
    confectioners' sugar

How To Make ~ vanishing pumpkin cookies & brown sugar glaze ~

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a large bowl, cream the sugar and shortening. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in pumpkin. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt spices and baking powder. Beat the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly mixed. Stir in nuts.
  • 2
    On a greased sheet-pan drop by teaspoonfuls or I use my smallest cookie scoop. Bake for 10 minutes, cool on rack.
  • 3
    Frosting: In a med saucepan, cook the milk, sugar and butter until sugar and butter is melted.
  • 4
    Remove from heat and cook at least until lukewarm. Whisk in vanilla and sugar until smooth.
  • 5
    Frost cookies and enjoy. Cover leftovers in container.

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