DESSERTS

Autumn-Spiced Pumpkin Shortbread

Name: Autumn-Spiced Pumpkin Shortbread
Prep time: 15 s
Cook time: 80 s
Total time: 105 s
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted buttersoftened; 2/3 cup powdered sugar; 1/3 to 1/2 cup LIBBY'S 100% Pure Pumpkin (use 1/2 cup for a softer shortbread); 2 teaspoons sparkling or granulated sugar; Pumpkin spice or eggnog light ice cream (optional)

LIBBY'S®

Level

Easy

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hr 20 min

Servings

12 servings

Entertain family and friends with a slice of this delightful Autumn-Spiced Pumpkin Shortbread. Topped with sugar crystals and paired with a scoop of holiday-inspired ice cream, this elegant dessert is a must have for fall celebrations.

KEY INGREDIENTS

100% PURE PUMPKIN

LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin

Making one pie? Use our 15oz

INGREDIENTS

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Nonstick cooking spray
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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2/3 cup powdered sugar
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1/3 to 1/2 cup LIBBY'S 100% Pure Pumpkin (use 1/2 cup for a softer shortbread)
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2 teaspoons sparkling or granulated sugar
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Pumpkin spice or eggnog light ice cream (optional)

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300° F. Spray bottom of 9-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine flour, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice and salt in small bowl.

Step 3

Beat butter and powdered sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in pumpkin until combined. Add flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Spread dough into prepared pan; smooth top.

Step 4

Bake for 80 minutes or until firm and golden brown. Immediately sprinkle top with sparkling sugar. Cool for about 10 minutes; remove side from pan. Use long, serrated knife to cut into wedges. Serve warm with ice cream.