Paula's Pumpkin Cookies

Get ready to embrace the cozy flavors of fall with Paula's Pumpkin Cookies! These soft, cake-like cookies are a delightful treat, featuring a perfect balance of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg paired with the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree. Topped with a luscious vanilla glaze, each bite is irresistibly tender and flavorful. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy pumpkin cookie recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, autumn celebrations, or a simple family dessert. Whether you're a pumpkin lover or looking for a crowd-pleaser that screams fall, these cookies are a must-try seasonal delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 piece large egg
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 teaspoons 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 bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies tender.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden and the tops spring back when touched.

Step 8

While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 9

Once the cookies have completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the tops using a spoon or piping bag.

Step 10

Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1125.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3375.0

Total Fat 63.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 317.6mg	0%
Sodium 3019.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 677.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 428.6g
Protein 41.6g	0%

Vitamin D 54.0IU	0%
Calcium 237.5mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 976.2mg	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: 16.6%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 78.6%