Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
For the cinnamon frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree to the mixture, blending well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Portion dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cinnamon frosting: Beat softened butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and cinnamon, mixing well. Gradually add milk and vanilla until reaching desired consistency.
- Spread warm cinnamon frosting over cooled cookies. Garnish with a dash of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- For softer cookies, do not overmix the batter.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Frosted cookies can be frozen for longer storage; freeze unfrosted and add frosting later.
- For an extra festive touch, sprinkle chopped pecans or drizzle caramel sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 40g)
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg