If you are looking for a yummy cookie... this one is for you. Sweet, spicy, and pumpkiny (is that a word?) with a hint of citrus. Whip up a batch or two for reading by the fire, or a family get-together.
Iced Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Cream together:
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 tsp orange zest
Mix together:
2 cups sifted all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Combine creamed ingredients with dry. Blend until smooth. Drop onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake until the bottoms are lightly browned at 350 degrees.
Once cool, combine the following to make the icing:
2 cups confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp orange juice
1/2 tsp vanilla
Place a small dollop on each cookie.
Once cool, combine the following to make the icing:
2 cups confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp orange juice
1/2 tsp vanilla
Place a small dollop on each cookie.
Simple and so good. I hope you enjoy.
These cookies look absolutely delicious! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan! I hope you get a chance to try them.
DeleteOoh, they look and sound delicious and simple for the children to make.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking #LetKidsBeKids
They were gobbled up in minutes :)
DeleteYour cookies look delicious Channon! The icing looks like the crowning glory! Thank you for sharing this on the Art of Home-Making Mondays :) We are big cookie eaters! Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks, JES. I hope you get a chance to try them :)
DeleteThese look pretty... and tasty also. Yum.... I hope you have a wonderful week. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Gentle Joy, I hope you have a chance to try them :)
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