Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting: The Best Autumn Treat
Enjoy these soft and delicious pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for autumn.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients 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 golden.
- While cookies cool, prepare the frosting by beating together butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cookies with cinnamon frosting.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can freeze well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Soft Pumpkin Cookies, Cinnamon Frosting, Autumn Treats