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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting: Best Recipe Ever

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
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These soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting are the perfect fall treat, bringing warmth and flavor to your dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  8. For the frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon until smooth.
  9. Allow cookies to cool before frosting them.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened for easy creaming.
  • You can substitute the pumpkin puree with applesauce if desired.

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