Easy Pumpkin Cookies
soft and flavorful pumpkin cookies with a vanilla glaze
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 119kcal
Ingredients
- 7 ½ ounces pumpkin puree ½ can
- ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
- 1 egg
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the pumpkin, sugars, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and egg.
- In a smaller mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet until a soft batter forms.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray the paper with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spoon the batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream. Stir with two tablespoons, but add more as needed to achieve a thick glaze consistency.
- Once the cookies have cooled, add the glaze.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1689IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg