Description
Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are the perfect autumn treat, combining the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin spice with a rich, creamy cinnamon frosting. These cookies are soft, pillowy, and melt in your mouth—ideal for cozy gatherings or a sweet indulgence after a long day. With easy-to-follow steps, you’ll whip up these delightful cookies in no time and fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that captures the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until set but still soft in the center.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Frost cooled cookies generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg