Pumkin pie spice cutouts



INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour(maida).
  • 2 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice.
  • 2 tsp. Ginger.
  • 1/2 tsp. Allspice (berries).
  • 1/2 tsp. Cardamom.
  • 1 1/2 Cups butter.
  • 1 Cup Sugar.
  • Salt Accordingly.
  • 2 Large Egg yolks.
  • 1 Medium Vanilla Bean.
  • Colored sugar and prepared frosting for decorating

Method to prepare:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, allspice and cardamom and place aside.
  • Add butter, sugar and salt in large bowl. Using a spoon, beating the mixture until it turns light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg yolks and beat until it turns smooth.
  • Using a the knife, split the vanilla bean in half, lengthwise. Excoriation the seeds from both sides with the tip of the knife and add them to the butter-sugar mixture in it then beat to combine.
  • Then add in flour-spice mixture blending until fully unified.
  • Divide the flour mixture stiff enough to roll in half; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least one hour or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove and unwrap 1/2 the flour mixture stiff on a lightly floured surface.
  • Roll out to 1/4-inch thick.
  • Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and transfer to prepared baking sheets.
  • Roll out scraps and repeat with remaining flour mixture stiff re-chilling if required.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 12 min.
  • Cool on sheets frost if desired.
  • Store in airtight container to remain crispy.

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