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Delish Melt in Your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies

Delish Melt in Your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies

Super soft, tender pumpkin cookies packed with warm spices and topped with a silky vanilla glaze. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for fall gatherings and cozy desserts.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned, not pie filling
  • 1.5 cup powdered sugar for glaze (optional)
  • 2 tbsp milk for glaze (adjust to desired consistency)
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract for glaze (optional)

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla. Mix in pumpkin puree until smooth.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Lightly flatten the tops with damp fingers.
  • Bake 11 to 13 minutes, until the tops look set and the bottoms are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
  • Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable. Adjust with a few drops of milk if needed.
  • Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies. Let set for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra tender cookies, avoid overmixing once the flour is added. Store glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a slightly firmer glaze. Unfrosted cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.