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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Ultra-soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for fall baking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup pumpkin purée
Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp cream or milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla, and pumpkin purée, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Scoop batter onto baking sheets and bake 12–15 minutes.
  7. Cool completely on wire racks.
  8. Prepare frosting and spread over cooled cookies.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain soft texture.