This is a spicy, pumpkiny variation of shortbread cookies. The added pumpkin makes them slightly softer than your average shortbread, but they’ve got a pleasant texture nonetheless. Make these ahead of time–they taste better the next day. Store in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup white sugar, or as needed
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions
Step 1
Whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl until combined.
Step 2
Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract. Beat on medium- high speed until completely incorporated. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Add remaining flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Step 3
Cover bowl and refrigerate dough until chilled, about 1 hour.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 5
Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Using a pizza cutter or pastry wheel, cut dough into 1×2-inch rectangles. Use the back of a bamboo skewer to poke 3 holes into each cookie. Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle each cookie with white sugar.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool shortbread on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook’s Notes:
You can use a mix of spices in place of the pumpkin pie spice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 60 | |
Calories 38 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat2g | 2% |
Saturated Fat1g | 5% |
Cholesterol4mg | 1% |
Sodium30mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium2mg | 0% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium10mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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