Description
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are the ultimate seasonal treat, combining soft pumpkin-flavored cookies topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting. These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family moments, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen. With their delightful spices and rich flavors, they’re sure to become a cherished addition to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring them to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached; stir in cinnamon.
- Once cooled, frost each cookie generously with the cinnamon frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg