Description

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are the perfect autumn treat, combining warm spices and sweet pumpkin flavor. These soft, moist cookies topped with creamy cinnamon frosting will fill your home with a delightful aroma, making them an irresistible addition to any holiday gathering. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, they’re sure to create cherished memories around your table this season.

Ingredients

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1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
3 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
Drop dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart; flatten slightly.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
For frosting, whisk powdered sugar with milk and cinnamon until creamy; adjust consistency as needed.
Once cookies are cooled completely, frost generously.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg