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Festive Pinecone Cookies

Indulgent Festive Pinecone Cookies That Wow Every Gatherings

Indulge in Festive Pinecone Cookies that bring the essence of autumn into your home with warm pumpkin spice flavors.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Autumn Cookies, cream cheese frosting, Festive Pinecone Cookies, holiday baking, Potluck Treats, Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Adds moisture and rich flavor
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure
  • 1 cup brown sugar Contributes sweetness and molasses flavor
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar Balances out sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent
  • 2 teaspoons spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves) Infuses warm autumn flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances all flavors
  • 2 eggs Binds the ingredients together
  • 0.5 cup butter Provides richness and tenderness

For the Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese Adds tanginess to the frosting
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar Sweetens the frosting

Instructions

How to Make Festive Pinecone Cookies

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the eggs and melted butter to the mixture, blending well until fully combined.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Combine the dry ingredients gradually into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  • Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
  • Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese until smooth, then adding confectioners' sugar.
  • Frost your cooled cookies generously.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg