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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Frosting

Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Sweet Maple Frosting

Indulge in Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Frosting—a perfect fall treat that’s quick to make and a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • ½ cup Butter Provides richness and contributes to the desired soft texture.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and a caramel-like sweetness.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Balances sweetness and helps keep cookies structured.
  • 1 whole Egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • ½ cup Pumpkin Puree Imparts flavor and keeps cookies moist.
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the base structure.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder Helps cookies rise.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Works alongside baking powder for fluffiness.
  • ¼ teaspoon Allspice Adds warm flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Adds warm flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon Cloves Adds warm flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warm flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
For the Maple Frosting
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup Adds unique sweetness.
  • 1-2 cups Powdered Sugar Provides sweetness and structure.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and pumpkin puree, mixing until well combined.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the pumpkin mixture.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12-13 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
  7. While cookies cool, beat softened butter and maple syrup, then gradually mix in powdered sugar until desired consistency.
  8. Once cooled, frost each cookie generously with the maple frosting and sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon.
  9. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Customize with chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.

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