Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of autumn with these Soft Pumpkin Cookies topped with a luscious cinnamon frosting. Perfectly soft and cake-like, each bite bursts with delightful pumpkin spice, making them an ideal treat for fall gatherings or a cozy evening at home. The creamy frosting adds an irresistible touch that will have everyone reaching for seconds. These cookies are not just delicious but also simple to prepare, ensuring you can enjoy the comforts of fall without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt; set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined. Then, mix in pumpkin puree.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and cookies are set; do not overbake.
- Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies as desired and sprinkle with extra cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg