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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting: The Best Fall Treat

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
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Enjoy these deliciously soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, and butter until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  9. While the cookies cool, prepare the cinnamon frosting.
  10. Frost each cookie generously with the cinnamon frosting.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
  • These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.

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Keywords: soft pumpkin cookies, cinnamon frosting, fall treats, pumpkin recipes

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