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Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

If you love those warm fall spices and you’re also a fan of a traditional shortbread cookie, this is the sweet treat for you! These delicious cookies are perfect for fall. . .or any time of year!

Pumpkin Spice Cookie ingredients

You will find a full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. These are simple ingredients you might already have on hand in your pantry or fridge.

Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies
  • 1/2 cup room temperature butter, creamed (salted or unsalted, your choice)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • Pinch salt (if you use unsalted butter)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons water

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

These come together so easily and quickly!

Cream butter until light and fluffy. 

Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

Add powdered sugar and keep mixing. 

Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

Add dry ingredients. Mix well. 

Add two tablespoons water. Mix until it comes together.

Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Roll to 1/4 inch depth.

Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

Cut with tiny cookie cutters of your choice.

Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

Place in refrigerator for half an hour. 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Bake for 10 – 11 minutes or until done. 

Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

Make glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, water, and spices. You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar to get the consistency you desire. 

Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

Allow cookies to cool and then dip the tops into the glaze. 

Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

Allow the glaze to set before serving. 

Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

Store at room temperature in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for 2 – 3 days. 

Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

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Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

If you love those warm fall spices and you're also a fan of a traditional shortbread cookie, this is the sweet treat for you! These delicious cookies are perfect for fall. . .or any time of year!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup room temperature butter, creamed (salted or unsalted, your choice)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • Pinch salt (if you use unsalted butter)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Cream butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar and keep mixing.
  3. Add zest and lemon juice. Mix well.
  4. Add dry ingredients. Mix well.
  5. Scoop into balls using a small cookie scoop.
  6. Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
  7. Place in refrigerator for half an hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  9. Press down cookies with palm.
  10. Bake for 11 - 13 minutes or until done.
  11. Make glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lemon zest and juice.
  12. You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar to get the consistency you desire.
  13. Allow cookies to cool and then dip the tops into the glaze.
  14. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
  15. Store at room temperature in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for 2 - 3 days.

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