Giant Glowing Pumpkin Cookies

These Giant Glowing Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate Halloween treat, bursting with seasonal flavors and a dazzling visual twist! Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, the soft pumpkin cookies are as delicious as they are festive. The vibrant neon orange and green frosting, made with tonic water, creates an eye-catching glow under black light, perfect for spooky parties and gatherings. Easy to make and larger than life at 4 inches wide, these cookies are both a stunning centerpiece and a crowd-pleasing dessert. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween soirée or just indulging in some autumnal fun, these cookies are sure to add a glowing touch to your celebration!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:37 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree
• 1 Egg
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Neon orange gel food coloring
• 2 tablespoons Tonic water (for glowing effect)
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Neon green gel food coloring

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the canned pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and form large round cookies, about 4 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft (they will firm up as they cool).

Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 10

Gradually add the powdered sugar and tonic water, and beat until the frosting is creamy and light.

Step 11

Divide the frosting into two portions. Mix neon orange gel food coloring into one portion and neon green gel food coloring into the other. Stir well until the colors are vibrant and evenly distributed.

Step 12

Frost the cookies with the orange frosting to resemble pumpkins, then use the green frosting to pipe stems or decorative swirls.

Step 13

To achieve a glowing effect under black light, place the cookies under UV light and watch the tonic water-enhanced frosting illuminate!

Step 14

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1356.9 grams (1356.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4411

Total Fat 152.90g	196%
Saturated Fat 83.30g	417%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 563mg	188%
Sodium 3431mg	149%
Total Carbohydrate 727.50g	265%
Dietary Fiber 18.40g	66%
Total Sugars 431.10g
Protein 53.80g	108%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 384mg	30%
Iron 22mg	122%
Potassium 1285mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.6%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 64.6%