Description
Deliciously soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the pumpkin puree and egg, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 tsp cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread the frosting on cooled cookies and enjoy!
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon or a pinch of cloves.
- These cookies freeze well; just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, cinnamon frosting, fall desserts, soft cookies