Description
Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting: a cozy fall treat with tender pumpkin-spiced cookies crowned by creamy cinnamon frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookies:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- For the Cinnamon Frosting:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and pumpkin puree, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop 1½-tablespoon portions of dough onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are set and lightly golden. Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla until creamy and smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies generously and enjoy the taste of fall in every bite!
Notes
- Dough can be chilled for easier handling (optional).
- Make sure cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- If frosting is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–4 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting, pumpkin cookies, fall cookies, cinnamon frosting, autumn desserts