Description
Spooky halloween pumpkin cookies bring festive autumn charm to cookie lovers’ tables. Creamy pumpkin spice and sweet frosting create delightful seasonal treats you’ll crave all fall long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 g (8.8 oz) plain white flour (all-purpose flour)
- 110 g (3.9 oz) slightly salted butter, cubed
- 100 g (3.5 oz) white caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 1 medium free-range egg
Leavening Agents:
- 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan-assisted, or 400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, whisking vigorously to create a smooth, pale emulsion that brings depth to the cookie base.
- Gradually sift the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, salt, and bicarbonate of soda – directly into the wet mixture, folding gently to prevent overmixing.
- Once the dough begins to come together, use your hands to knead it lightly, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed without developing tough gluten.
- Shape the dough into a compact ball, wrap it securely in plastic film, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to enhance flavor development and make rolling easier.
- After chilling, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately 5mm thickness, using precise, even strokes to create a uniform sheet.
- Use festive Halloween-themed cookie cutters to stamp out spooky shapes, transferring the delicate cut-outs carefully onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching closely to achieve a golden-brown edge while maintaining a soft, tender center.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Adjust spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the pumpkin flavor and create a more autumnal taste profile.
- For gluten-free options, substitute regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s structure.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg