These Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the flavors of fall. The soft and pillowy pumpkin cookies pair wonderfully with the creamy and spiced cinnamon buttercream frosting. They are a must-have for any autumn gathering or as a sweet indulgence on a cozy day.
Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin puree. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 large egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger. Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting:. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 2 cups powdered sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 2 tablespoons milk.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and softened butter until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, and continue mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For the Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and milk to the bowl. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of the Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting on top of each cookie. Optional: Sprinkle additional ground cinnamon on top of the frosting for extra flavor and decoration. Enjoy your delicious Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Veronica