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Melt-in-your-mouth Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

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These melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin cookies are a delightful fall treat, combining rich pumpkin flavor with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The cookies are topped with a creamy brown sugar frosting, adding the perfect sweet finish. With simple ingredients and easy steps, these cookies are a must-try for any baking enthusiast.

Ingredients

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Cookies:

  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 15-ounce can pumpkin
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar (add until desired consistency/firmness)
  • Ground cinnamon (sprinkled on top, optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on a wire rack.
  • To make the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar and cook until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in milk, and vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  • Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

Notes

  • For a firmer frosting, add more powdered sugar.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • These cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.

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