Luscious Pumpkin Spice Drops
Embrace the essence of Fall with these Luscious Pumpkin Spice Drops! Perfectly soft and delightfully spiced, these cookies are a true treat for any season. Whether you enjoy them while wrapped in a cozy blanket next to a crackling fire, or indulge in them during a sunny Florida winter, their rich pumpkin flavor paired with warm spices will uplift your spirits. Topped with a sweet glaze, these cookies are sure to become a beloved staple in your recipe collection.
36
Servings
20
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
2 1/2 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1 teaspoon
baking powder
1 teaspoon
cinnamon
1 teaspoon (ground)
salt
1/2 teaspoon
butter
1/2 cup (softened)
sugar
1 1/2 cups (granulated)
solid pack pumpkin
1 cup
large egg
1 (beaten)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
powdered sugar
2 cups (for glaze)
milk
3 tablespoons
melted butter
1 tablespoon
vanilla
1 teaspoon (for glaze)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cookie sheet by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Add the solid pack pumpkin, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredient mixture until thoroughly blended, ensuring no dry flour remains.
6
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Smooth the tops gently with the back of the spoon.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Cookies should remain soft in the center.
8
While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze by combining powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth and drizzling consistency.
9
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
10
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
11
For added flavor, consider stirring in one of the following variations: 1 cup of raisins, chopped nuts, rolled oats, or 1/2 cup of drained crushed pineapple into the batter before baking.
Nutrition Information
0.9g
Fat
2.9g
Carbs
0.2g
Protein
0.06g
Fiber
1.6g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Luscious Pumpkin Spice Drops?
They are soft, spiced pumpkin cookies topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for fall or any season.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 36 cookies.
How many calories are in one pumpkin spice drop?
Each cookie contains approximately 20 calories.
What type of pumpkin should I use?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of solid pack pumpkin.
Do I need to sift the dry ingredients?
Yes, you should sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
What is the secret to the cookie's texture?
Creaming the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy ensures a soft, delightful texture.
How should I prepare the cookie sheet?
You can either grease the cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The edges should be lightly golden, but the centers should remain soft.
What ingredients are in the glaze?
The glaze is made from 2 cups of powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
Can I add nuts to these cookies?
Yes, you can stir in 1 cup of chopped nuts into the batter before baking.
What other mix-ins are recommended?
You can add 1 cup of raisins, 1 cup of rolled oats, or 1/2 cup of drained crushed pineapple.
How much cinnamon is used in the recipe?
The recipe requires 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
How do I form the cookies?
Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the sheet, then smooth the tops gently with the back of a spoon.
How far apart should I space the dough?
Space the dough drops about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
How long should the cookies cool before glazing?
Let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely before drizzling the glaze.
Is there egg in this recipe?
Yes, one large beaten egg is included in the batter.
What is the fat content per cookie?
Each cookie has approximately 0.9g of fat.
How much sugar is in each serving?
There are approximately 1.6g of sugar per cookie.
Can I use vanilla extract in the glaze?
Yes, the recipe specifies 1 teaspoon of vanilla specifically for the glaze.
What is the carbohydrate count for these cookies?
Each cookie contains approximately 2.9g of carbohydrates.
Is there any protein in the pumpkin spice drops?
Yes, there is about 0.2g of protein per cookie.
Should the butter be melted or softened for the dough?
The butter for the dough should be softened; only the butter for the glaze should be melted.
How much flour is needed?
The recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of sifted flour.
Are these cookies considered a holiday treat?
Yes, they are tagged as holiday treats and are perfect for fall and winter celebrations.
What is the consistency of the glaze?
The glaze should be smooth and have a drizzling consistency.
How much vanilla goes into the cookie dough?
One teaspoon of vanilla extract is added to the batter along with the pumpkin and egg.
Can I use baking powder and baking soda together?
Yes, this recipe uses 1 teaspoon of each to help the cookies rise.
How do I finish the cookies after glazing?
Allow the glaze to set completely on the cooled cookies before serving.