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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting recipe
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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting:
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 180kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for frosting
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk for frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree, mixing until combined.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 10–12 minutes, or until cookies are set and lightly golden. Let cool completely on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the frosting: beat softened butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons milk. Mix until smooth, adding more milk as needed for spreadable consistency.
  • Frost cooled cookies generously with cinnamon frosting.
  • Optional: sprinkle with a light dusting of cinnamon or drizzle with caramel for extra flavor.