Pumpkin Cookie Pops

By cwyorkiex3

Pumpkin shaped cookies on a stick are a nice change from the usual cookie treat.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup canned or fresh cooked pumpkin
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 20 wooden sticks (tongue depressors or Popsicle sticks work best)

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2.In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer beat the butter, brown sugar and orange zest. Add the pumpkin, egg yolk and vanilla, and blend.

3.Gradually add the flour and spices. Mix with your hands to create a soft dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4.Divide dough into two portions. Roll out each piece to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into pumpkin shapes with cookie cutters.

5.Place on ungreased baking sheet and securely insert a wooden stick into the bottom half of each pumpkin cookie.

6.Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Decorate with your favorite frosting and Halloween décor.