Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting: The Best Fall Treat
Enjoy these deliciously soft pumpkin cookies topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting—perfect for fall!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together all frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy, then spread on cooled cookies.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some cinnamon on top of the frosting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Soft Pumpkin Cookies, Fall Treat, Cinnamon Frosting