Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting: The Best Fall Treat
Delight in the taste of fall with these soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting. They’re perfect for any autumn gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter. Mix until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a thicker frosting, reduce the amount of milk.
- Chill the frosting for 30 minutes before spreading for easier application.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: soft pumpkin cookies, cinnamon frosting, fall treats, pumpkin desserts