Description

Soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting deliver cozy fall flavors in every bite. Tender, pillowy cookies made with pumpkin puree and warm spices are finished with a lightly sweet cinnamon buttercream for a perfect autumn treat.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.

2. Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

3. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla and mix until combined.

4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.

5. Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.

6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and tops spring back lightly.

7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

8. In a bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter until smooth, then gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2–3 tablespoons milk; beat until creamy.

9. Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the cinnamon frosting on top of each cookie.

Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Keywords: pumpkin cookies, cinnamon frosting, fall baking, autumn desserts, soft cookies, homemade cookies, cozy treats, pumpkin spice cookies