Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, these delightful treats capture the essence of fall in every bite. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up a batch that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions on prepared sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- For frosting, beat powdered sugar with softened butter and cinnamon until smooth; adjust consistency with milk if needed.
- Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg