Melt-in-your-mouth Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
Soft and spiced melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin cookies, topped with a creamy, sweet frosting, are a delightful fall treat. Made with pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these cookies are perfect for pumpkin lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 48 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar (adjust for desired consistency)
- Ground cinnamon (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla and pumpkin until well combined.
- Gradually mix in flour until the dough forms.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Stir in vanilla, then gradually beat in powdered sugar until the desired consistency is reached.
- Spread frosting over cooled cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of ground ginger or cloves to the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft and moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg