Description

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are a delightful way to celebrate the flavors of fall. These soft, spiced cookies infused with pumpkin and warm spices are topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, making them a perfect treat for holiday gatherings. As the aroma fills your kitchen, you’ll be transported to cozy family moments filled with laughter and joy. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies will become a cherished addition to your festive dessert table.

Ingredients

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1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, softened butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Drop dollops of dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set and lightly golden around the edges.
Cool on wire racks and frost with a mixture of powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and softened butter.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg