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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are the ultimate autumn treat, embodying the warm flavors of fall in every bite. These irresistibly soft cookies feature a cake-like texture infused with pumpkin and spices, topped with a rich cinnamon frosting. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a quiet afternoon with coffee, they’re sure to become a seasonal favorite that evokes nostalgia and joy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp milk (adjust as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the pumpkin puree and egg until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring gently.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
  6. Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on wire racks. Meanwhile, prepare frosting by beating together butter and powdered sugar until creamy; add cinnamon and enough milk for desired consistency.
  8. Once cooled, generously frost each cookie before serving.

Nutrition

Keywords: Feel free to substitute some granulated sugar with maple syrup or honey for added flavor or mix in chocolate chips for an extra treat. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

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