Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons milk

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the butter and sugar together on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the molasses, pumpkin, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix for 1 minute on medium speed until combined and smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Turn mixer to low and add in the flour, mixing until just combined.
  • Portion out the dough using a medium (2- tablespoon) cookie scoop, and roll each into a ball. Place the balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet 2- inches apart.
  • Bake for 9 minutes, or until the tops are just set.
  • Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • When the cookies are cooled, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Dip the tops of each cookie in the icing and allow it to set.