Best Pumpkin Cookies
These pumpkin cookies are a Thanksgiving favorite! Soft and cake-like, they have a fabulous glaze that everyone loves—even those who don't like pumpkin. Customize them to your taste, whether you want to tweak the sweetness or add nutmeg. Perfect for sharing and bringing joy to your holiday!
Steps for Best Pumpkin Cookies
Here's a step-by-step instructions for making Best Pumpkin Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Have ready some ungreased baking sheets.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and the sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Blend in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract.
- In separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- Mix flour mixture into butter-sugar mixture.
- Drop tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Remove warm cookies and transfer to racks.
- Let cool completely for a least one half hour, then frost with glaze.
- For Glaze:
- In a medium saucepan, heat butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly. Cook, stirring constantly, for one minute or until slightly thickened. Beat in the milk. Blend in confectioner's sugar until the glaze is smooth and spreadable. Using a silicone basting brush, which I love and use religiously now, or a butter knife to spread glaze on cookies is the best tip. Please note; this glaze will harden fairly quickly. I suggest that you keep the saucepan over the stove on the lowest heat possible to prevent it from hardening.
Why you'll love Best Pumpkin Cookies
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- Delicious Flavor: The Best Pumpkin Cookies boast a rich, warm flavor profile that perfectly balances the sweetness of pumpkin with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This delightful combination makes them a seasonal favorite, ideal for autumn gatherings and cozy evenings.
- Moist and Chewy Texture: Thanks to the addition of pumpkin puree, these cookies maintain a moist and chewy texture that sets them apart from traditional cookies. Each bite is soft and satisfying, ensuring that they stay fresh and enjoyable for days.
- Versatile and Easy to Make: These cookies are incredibly versatile; you can easily customize them by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits to suit your taste. Plus, the recipe is straightforward and quick, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels.
Best Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup milk
- 1 1⁄2 - 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Have ready some ungreased baking sheets.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and the sugars together until light and fluffy.
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Blend in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract.
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In separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
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Mix flour mixture into butter-sugar mixture.
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Drop tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges.
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Remove warm cookies and transfer to racks.
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Let cool completely for a least one half hour, then frost with glaze.
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For Glaze:
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In a medium saucepan, heat butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly. Cook, stirring constantly, for one minute or until slightly thickened. Beat in the milk. Blend in confectioner's sugar until the glaze is smooth and spreadable. Using a silicone basting brush, which I love and use religiously now, or a butter knife to spread glaze on cookies is the best tip. Please note; this glaze will harden fairly quickly. I suggest that you keep the saucepan over the stove on the lowest heat possible to prevent it from hardening.
Notes
- Ensure you use pure pumpkin puree instead of pumpkin pie filling to achieve the perfect texture and flavor; the former is just cooked and mashed pumpkin, while the latter contains added sugars and spices that can alter your cookie's outcome.
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to help the cookies maintain their shape and prevent them from spreading too much, resulting in thicker and chewier cookies.
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