Celebrate Halloween with Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies, soft and chewy with a spooky twist! These Fall Spiced Cookies feature a cinnamon-sugar coating and creamy frosting. Try this simple recipe for spooky pumpkin treats that make autumn gatherings frightfully fun!
Why You’ll Love Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies
- Festive: Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies shine at spooky parties.
- Flavorful: Warm spices in these fall spiced cookies.
- Fun: Decorating makes this simple recipe a hit.
- Soft: Chewy texture for these spooky pumpkin treats.
- Versatile: Perfect for snacks or desserts with festive Halloween cookies.
Ingredients for Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies
Here’s what you’ll need for these fall spiced cookies (makes ~12 sandwich cookies):
Cookies:
- 2½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Frosting:
- ½ cup (115g) vegan butter, softened
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp (15–30ml) plant-based milk
Icing:
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp (15–30ml) plant-based milk
- Food coloring (orange, black, white)
Substitution: Use gluten-free flour for all-purpose; regular butter for vegan butter.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie cutter (optional)
- Wire rack
- Piping bag or spoon
Ingredient Tips
- Pumpkin: Puree for these spooky pumpkin treats’ moisture.
- Spices: Cinnamon and ginger for these fall spiced cookies’ warmth.
- Flour: All-purpose for this simple recipe’s structure.
- Vegan Butter: Creamy frosting for these festive Halloween cookies.
- Icing: Food coloring for these spooky pumpkin treats’ Halloween flair.
Directions for Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies
Let’s create these fall spiced cookies!
Preheat Oven
I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment for these Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies.
Mix Dry Ingredients
I whisk 2½ cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1½ tsp ginger, ½ tsp nutmeg, and ¼ tsp cloves in a bowl for these spooky pumpkin treats.
Mix Wet Ingredients
I combine 1 cup pumpkin puree, ¾ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla in another bowl for these festive Halloween cookies.
Form Dough
I mix dry and wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing, for this simple recipe’s soft texture.
Shape and Coat Cookies
I roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten, and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter, coating both sides in a mix of ¼ cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon for these fall spiced cookies.
Bake Cookies
I place shapes on baking sheets, 2 inches apart, and bake 10–12 minutes until set, cooling on a wire rack for these spooky pumpkin treats.
Make Frosting
I beat ½ cup vegan butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1–2 tbsp plant-based milk until smooth for these festive Halloween cookies.
Assemble Cookies
I spread frosting on one cookie’s flat side and sandwich with another for these fall spiced cookies.
Decorate Cookies
I mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tbsp plant-based milk, divide into bowls, and add orange, black, and white food coloring, piping ghost, bat, or pumpkin designs for these spooky pumpkin treats.
Set Icing
I let icing set for 30 minutes before serving these festive Halloween cookies.
Nutrition
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling time : 30 minutes
- Total Time: ~60 minutes
- Yield: ~12 cookies
- Calories: ~280 kcal per sandwich cookie
- Macros per Cookie: 40g carbs, 2g protein, 12g fat
Variations for Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies
Try these twists for these fall spiced cookies:
- Nutty: Add chopped pecans for these spooky pumpkin treats’ crunch.
- Spicy: Increase cloves for this simple recipe’s warmth.
- Gluten-Free: Use GF flour for these festive Halloween cookies.
- Simple: Skip icing for plain fall spiced cookies.
- Creamy: Use cream cheese frosting for these spooky pumpkin treats.
Serving Ideas:
- Pair with Food and Tips’ hot cocoa for these festive Halloween cookies.
- Serve with Food and Tips’ fruit for these spooky pumpkin treats.
- Enjoy with Food and Tips’ tea for these fall spiced cookies.
Storage
I store these fall spiced cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days or freeze for 3 months, thawing before serving for this simple recipe’s ease.
Serving Tips
- Presentation: Serve Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies on a festive platter for spooky pumpkin treats appeal.
- Garnish: Add extra cinnamon for these festive Halloween cookies’ charm.
- Pairing: Enjoy with Food and Tips’ coffee for these fall spiced cookies.
- Portion Size: 1–2 sandwich cookies per serving for a sweet treat.
- Occasions: Perfect for Halloween parties, movie nights, or fall gatherings.
FAQs About Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies
Here are answers to common questions about these fall spiced cookies:
How do I store leftovers?
Keep at room temp for 5 days or freeze for these spooky pumpkin treats.
Can I skip the frosting?
Yes, enjoy plain or with icing for this simple recipe’s ease.
What if dough is sticky?
Chill for 30 minutes for these festive Halloween cookies’ handling.
Are they gluten-free?
Use GF flour for these fall spiced cookies.
Can I use regular butter?
Yes, swap vegan butter for these spooky pumpkin treats’ frosting.
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Conclusion
Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies bring festive, chewy delight to your spooky celebrations. This simple recipe creates fall spiced cookies for Halloween or cozy nights. Savor the spiced, frosted sweetness fresh from the oven!
Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2½ cups 300g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup 240g pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup 150g brown sugar
- ¼ cup 50g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 120ml vegetable oil
- ¼ cup 60ml maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup 115g vegan butter, softened
- 2 cups 240g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tbsp 15–30ml plant-based milk
For the Icing:
- 1 cup 120g powdered sugar
- 1 –2 tbsp 15–30ml plant-based milk
- Food coloring orange, black, white
- Substitution: Use gluten-free flour for all-purpose; regular butter for vegan butter.
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment for these Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- I whisk 2½ cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1½ tsp ginger, ½ tsp nutmeg, and ¼ tsp cloves in a bowl for these spooky pumpkin treats.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- I combine 1 cup pumpkin puree, ¾ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla in another bowl for these festive Halloween cookies.
Form Dough
- I mix dry and wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing, for this simple recipe’s soft texture.
Shape and Coat Cookies
- I roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten, and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter, coating both sides in a mix of ¼ cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon for these fall spiced cookies.
Bake Cookies
- I place shapes on baking sheets, 2 inches apart, and bake 10–12 minutes until set, cooling on a wire rack for these spooky pumpkin treats.
Make Frosting
- I beat ½ cup vegan butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1–2 tbsp plant-based milk until smooth for these festive Halloween cookies.
Assemble Cookies
- I spread frosting on one cookie’s flat side and sandwich with another for these fall spiced cookies.
Decorate Cookies
- I mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tbsp plant-based milk, divide into bowls, and add orange, black, and white food coloring, piping ghost, bat, or pumpkin designs for these spooky pumpkin treats.
Set Icing
- I let icing set for 30 minutes before serving these festive Halloween cookies.
Notes
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