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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Delicious Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are a delightful treat combining pumpkin's warmth and cinnamon's sweetness. Perfect for fall gatherings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  6. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  7. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are set. Let cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
  9. Spread or pipe frosting over cooled cookies. Dust lightly with cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the cookies by adding chocolate chips or nuts, or swapping the frosting for a cream cheese glaze for variety.

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