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These Pumpkin Praline Cookies are sweet, delightfully spiced, soft, and perfect for Fall. Plus, the pecans add a nice contrasting crunch!
Soft pumpkin cookies + sticky, sweet frosting + crunchy pecans = Fall perfection.
Speaking of Fall perfection, we’re finally starting to see some truly Fall-like weather here. A tropical storm, and then Hurricane Joaquin, drenched the area for a solid two-week period. Now we’re finally starting to see sunny days, blue skies, and super comfortable weather. Here’s hoping it lasts!
Enjoy a couple of these cookies while snuggling under a blanket with a furry companion and sipping a hot beverage. I did this, and it was pretty fantastic.
This recipe comes from the blog Cookies and Cups.
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 18 tbs unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 6 tbs unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, plus 2 tbs
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
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Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside for a moment.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars for 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree. Beat for an additional minute.
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Little by little, add the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Using a 2 tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between dough.
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Bake 9-11 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies are just set.
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After you take the cookies out of the oven, start on the frosting. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add the butter, cream, brown sugar, salt, and spices. Whisk occasionally, and heat until it comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for 1 minute, and then remove the pan from the heat.
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Immediately whisk in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, whisking until smooth. Whisk in the pecans.
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Allow the frosting to sit for 5-10 minutes, or until it begins to thicken but is still spreadable. Spread on top of the warm cookies.
Karla
October 9, 2015 at 12:37 pmI just finished lunch and I really wish I had one of these cookies! We love everything pumpkin and these sound delish!
A_Nerd_Cooks
October 9, 2015 at 12:38 pmI wish I had one today, too! Thanks!
Amy (Savory Moments)
October 10, 2015 at 6:37 amFall is my favorite time of year and I’d really like to snuggle under a blanket with a hot beverage and some of these tasty looking cookies!
A_Nerd_Cooks
October 10, 2015 at 7:43 amI’m totally with you, Amy!!
Joanne
October 10, 2015 at 11:16 amThat praline sauce on top…OMG. There is no way I’d be able to stop chowing down on these!