Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting: The Best Fall Treat
Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors in these soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting – an irresistible fall delight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the pumpkin puree and eggs, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- For best results, use canned pumpkin puree for a uniform consistency.
- These cookies freeze well, making them perfect for make-ahead treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Soft Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies, Fall Treats, Cinnamon Frosting