Glazed Soft Pumpkin Cookies

These Glazed Soft Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate fall-inspired treat, combining warm spices, pumpkin puree, and a luscious vanilla glaze for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these cookies boast a soft, cake-like texture that pairs beautifully with the sweet, silky glaze drizzled on top. Ready in just 30 minutes, they're perfect for a cozy afternoon snack, seasonal gatherings, or holiday dessert spreads. With their effortless preparation and irresistible autumn flavors, these pumpkin cookies will quickly become your go-to recipe for satisfying pumpkin spice cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly puffed.

Step 8

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 10

Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cookies using a spoon or piping bag.

Step 11

Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your soft and glazed pumpkin cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1126 grams (1126.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3621

Total Fat 114.20g	146%
Saturated Fat 65.60g	328%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.90g
Cholesterol 485mg	162%
Sodium 1244mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 628.40g	229%
Dietary Fiber 15.10g	54%
Total Sugars 425.30g
Protein 36.30g	73%

Vitamin D 67IU	334%
Calcium 298mg	23%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 1052mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.9%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 68.2%