These Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting are everything you love about fall — warm spices, sweet pumpkin flavor, and a soft, cake-like texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting, they’re the perfect cozy dessert for crisp autumn days.
These cookies come together easily with pantry staples and make your kitchen smell like pumpkin pie and cinnamon rolls combined. Whether you bake them for family gatherings, classroom treats, or cozy weekend baking, they’re sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Frosting:
4 tbsp butter (or dairy-free alternative)
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2–3 tbsp milk (or almond milk)
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies.
Pro Tips & FAQs
Can I make these dairy-free?
Yes! Use coconut oil or vegan butter in the dough and almond milk in the frosting.
How do I store them?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.
Can I freeze them?
Absolutely. Freeze unfrosted cookies up to 2 months. Frost before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition Summary
A soft, spiced cookie topped with sweet cinnamon frosting — the perfect fall treat that feels like a hug in every bite.
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cookie | 180 | 2g | 28g | 7g | 1g | 18g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary depending on ingredients used.
