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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

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Soft and fluffy pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for fall gatherings and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup (240g) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly puffed. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and cinnamon. Mix in the heavy cream and vanilla, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread or pipe the frosting on top. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra autumnal touch.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft.’, ‘Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for a smoother batter.’, ‘Cookies should look slightly underdone when pulled out of the oven—they’ll set as they cool.’, ‘Frosting can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge; let it come to room temperature before spreading.’, ‘Taste the frosting to adjust the cinnamon level to your liking.’]

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Keywords: pumpkin cookies, cinnamon frosting, fall dessert, easy cookies, autumn recipe

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