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Easy Pumpkin Cookies

soft and flavorful pumpkin cookies with a vanilla glaze
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cookies, pumpkin
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 119kcal

Ingredients

  • 7 ½ ounces pumpkin puree ½ can
  • 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