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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting recipe

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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting:
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for frosting
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes, or until cookies are set and lightly golden. Let cool completely on wire racks.
  8. Meanwhile, prepare the frosting: beat softened butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons milk. Mix until smooth, adding more milk as needed for spreadable consistency.
  9. Frost cooled cookies generously with cinnamon frosting.
  10. Optional: sprinkle with a light dusting of cinnamon or drizzle with caramel for extra flavor.