Glazed Soft Pumpkin Cookies
These Glazed Soft Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate fall-inspired treat, combining warm spices, pumpkin puree, and a luscious vanilla glaze for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these cookies boast a soft, cake-like texture that pairs beautifully with the sweet, silky glaze drizzled on top. Ready in just 30 minutes, they're perfect for a cozy afternoon snack, seasonal gatherings, or holiday dessert spreads. With their effortless preparation and irresistible autumn flavors, these pumpkin cookies will quickly become your go-to recipe for satisfying pumpkin spice cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly puffed.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your soft and glazed pumpkin cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.2 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.6 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 485 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 1244 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 628.4 g | 229% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 425.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1052 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
