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Livia & Maya Benson

Frosted Cinnamon Pumpkin Cookies

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 14 Cookies
Calories: 436

Ingredients
 
 

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
Pumpkin Cinnamon Frosting
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin drained to 1/4 cup
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream or 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Step 1 – Preheat & Prep
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (convection) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
Step 2 – Make the Cookie Dough
  1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes.
  2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3 – Add Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  2. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
Step 4 – Scoop Cookies
  1. Using about a ⅓-cup scoop, portion cookie dough onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each cookie.
Step 5 – Bake & Shape
  1. Bake for 12–13 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. For perfectly round cookies, swirl a cookie cutter or glass around each cookie right out of the oven.
  3. Let cookies rest on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Step 6 – Make the Pumpkin Frosting
  1. In a stand mixer, beat butter until creamy and pale. Gradually add powdered sugar until incorporated.
  2. Mix in drained pumpkin (use a cheesecloth), pumpkin pie spice, salt, cinnamon, and heavy cream.
  3. Whip on high speed until light and fluffy.
Step 7 – Decorate
  1. Swirl pumpkin spice frosting onto cooled cookies.
  2. Optional: finish with a light sprinkle of cinnamon.
Step 8 – Store & Enjoy
  1. Enjoy fresh, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 8 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 2004IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

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