Instructions

Pumpkin Cookies

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, combine pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and the egg in a mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
2. Next, add the cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soday and mix. Then, add the softened butter and mix on medium speed until the butter is well distributed.
3. Finally, add the flour ½ cup at a time until the dough starts to come together. Then, scoop dough into round balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Squash the cookie dough balls down with the palm of your hand so they cook more evenly. Bake for 13-16 minutes or until the edges start to look golden brown. Again rotate the cookie sheet half-way through the cooking itme. The let cookies cool on a cookie sheet for about 3-5 minutes.

Brown Butter Icing

1. Add butter to a small frying pan and turn your heat to low. The butter will melt and then start to foam. When you see brown bits at the bottom, remove from heat.
2. Let the browned butter cool for about 5-7 minutes ad then pour into a mixing bowl. Add vanilla and milk to the butter and stir on low. Then, carefully add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Scoop the icing into a large ziploc bag and snip just the corner off or if you have one, use a pastry bag and icing tip. Then, drizzle the brown butter icing over the pumpkin cookies.