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Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Sugar Frosting

Cozy and flavorful, these pumpkin cookies with brown sugar frosting are a perfect fall treat that combines soft, chewy pumpkin cookies smothered in a sweet, caramel-like frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 can pumpkin puree (or fresh) Fresh pumpkin puree is recommended for better flavor.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened, at room temperature.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Extra spice can be added if desired.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Optional for more flavor.
For the Frosting
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Softened, at room temperature.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter. Mix until well combined.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  3. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar.
  2. Stir in the milk and mix until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Once the cookies have cooled, frost the tops with the brown sugar frosting.

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For freezing, allow cookies to cool completely, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months.