Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting: The Best Fall Treat
These soft pumpkin cookies topped with cinnamon frosting are the perfect treat for fall. They are moist, flavorful, and sure to be a hit!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the pumpkin puree, sugars, and butter.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, combine powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon until smooth and spreadable.
- Frost the cooled cookies and enjoy!
Notes
- Great to serve during fall gatherings.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Soft Pumpkin Cookies, Fall Treat, Cinnamon Frosting