Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting: The Ultimate Fall Treat
Enjoy the delightful taste of Soft Pumpkin Cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings!
- 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
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the pumpkin puree and eggs to the mixture and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, mix softened butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth, then frost the cooled cookies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soft pumpkin cookies, cinnamon frosting, fall treats