Description
Enjoy these soft pumpkin cookies topped with a sweet cinnamon frosting. They are perfect for autumn gatherings or as a cozy treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree to ensure it’s smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the pumpkin puree, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a medium bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the cinnamon frosting onto the tops.
Notes
- Ensure your pumpkin puree is not pumpkin pie filling.
- Do not overmix the cookie dough.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.
- Adjust the amount of milk in the frosting for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American