Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- Optional: a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar: Beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla: Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
- Shape and bake: Form dough into balls, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool before frosting.
- Prepare the cinnamon frosting: Beat softened butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth. Add milk gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
- Frost and decorate: Spread frosting over cooled cookies and add optional garnishes like cinnamon or sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- You can refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Frost the cookies once completely cooled to prevent melting or sliding.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract to the frosting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
