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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

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Tender, flavorful pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for welcoming the fall season.

  • Author: recipesinc
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (to achieve desired consistency)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground spices, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, using about 2 tablespoons for each cookie. Leave space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are lightly firm. Allow them to cool completely before frosting.
  8. For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Add additional milk if needed for consistency. Lastly, mix in the cinnamon.
  9. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled cookies.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain their softness.

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