Description
Soft pumpkin cookies with cinnamon frosting are the perfect autumn treat, combining a fluffy texture with rich flavors. These cookies are not only easy to make but also deliver a delightful experience for your taste buds. With warm spices and creamy frosting, they evoke cozy memories of fall gatherings. Whether for special occasions or just an everyday indulgence, these cookies are sure to impress everyone who tries them!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting, softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets with space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating together powdered sugar, softened butter, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg