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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Tender pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for autumn 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 Equipment Method Notes

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
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream

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 flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light. Add egg, vanilla, and pumpkin purée.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until set. Cool completely.
  7. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable.
  8. Frost cooled cookies and serve.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.