Melt in Your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies

Soft, spiced, and irresistibly tender, these Melt in Your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate fall-inspired treat! Infused with the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and made delightfully moist with pure pumpkin puree, these cookies truly live up to their name. Topped with a dreamy vanilla glaze that sets to perfection, each bite is a sweet harmony of autumn flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for pumpkin lovers and holiday gatherings alike. Whether served with a hot cup of coffee or packed up as a dessert gift, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
• 1 unit large egg
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 teaspoon pure 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 unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

Step 3

Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly dry.

Step 8

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

Step 9

To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Step 10

Let the glaze set for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1151.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3449.0

Total Fat 57.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 312.7mg	0%
Sodium 3043.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 711.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g	0%
Total Sugars 482.2g
Protein 38.5g	0%

Vitamin D 54.0IU	0%
Calcium 321.3mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 1138.0mg	0%

*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: 14.6%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 81.0%