Melt-in-your-mouth Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate fall dessert, featuring tender, spiced cookies topped with a rich brown sugar frosting. Made with real pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these cookies deliver warm, comforting flavors in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings or an indulgent snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 dozen cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pumpkin 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 extract
- 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Brown Sugar Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the 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.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk, bringing to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Stir in vanilla extract, then gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cookies, and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cookies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent the icing from melting.
- You can adjust the frosting thickness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg