Description
Melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin cookies are soft, tender, and packed with warm spices. These delightful cookies feature a light and fluffy texture that pairs perfectly with a sweet glaze on top. Ideal for fall baking, they make an irresistible treat for pumpkin lovers and are easy to whip up for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of allspice to the cookie dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- The glaze can be made thicker or thinner by adjusting the amount of milk used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg