Halloween Pumpkin Spice Cookie
Serves: 3
Darlene Legros
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
52
Sweetness
52
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
4.75 cups
All-Purpose Flour2 tbsps
Baking Soda3 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Baking Powder2 tsps
Ground Cinnamon1.5 tsps
Ground Ginger1.75 cups
Sugar2 large
Egg1 tsp
Pure Vanilla Extract1 cup
Molasse1
PasteDirections:
1
Combine flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl; sift, and set aside
2
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine butter and sugar
3
Beat, starting on low speed and increasing to high, until mixture is fluffy, about 2 minutes; scrape the sides of the bowl down once with a rubber spatula
4
Add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla; beat on medium speed until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition
5
Turn off mixer
6
Add molasses, and mix on medium speed until just combined
7
Scrape sides of the bowl, and add dry ingredients
8
Mix, starting on low speed and increasing to medium high, until ingredients are just combined, about 30 seconds
9
Transfer dough to a clean work surface
10
Roll the dough into 4 (1 1/2-inch-diameter) logs
11
Wrap in parchment or plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, 1 to 2 hours
12
Heat oven to 350 degrees F
13
Unwrap, and slice each log into 3/8-inch-thick rounds
14
Place rounds on parchment-lined baking sheets
15
Bake until cookies crack slightly on the surface, 12 to 15 minutes
16
Remove from oven, and let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack
17
When completely cool, decorate with royal icing mixed with desired food coloring
18
Beat the whites until stiff but not dry
19
Add sugar and lemon juice; beat for 1 minute more
20
If icing is too thick, add more egg whites; if it is too thin, add more sugar
21
The icing may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
22
Yield: about 2 1/2 cups Note: Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women, young children, or anyone whose health is compromised