Pumpkin Spice Ghost Cookies
Delightful and spooky cookies bursting with pumpkin spice flavor, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or fresh, your choice!
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice the secret ingredient
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for decorating
- 1 splash milk for the icing
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips for ghost eyes
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the pumpkin puree and egg, mixing well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about two inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Decorating
- Once your cookies are completely cool, mix the powdered sugar with a splash of milk until you reach a pourable consistency. Drizzle or dip the cooled cookies to create a ghostly white icing.
- Use mini chocolate chips for cute ghost eyes.
Notes
Chill your dough for about 30 minutes before baking for better shape. Make decorating a family activity! Store cookies in an airtight container for about a week. These cookies can also be frozen for up to three months.