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Small dish with a stack of old fashioned pumpkin cookies, frosted with cream cheese frosting and ready to eat!
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Old Fashioned Pumpkin Cookies

Indulge in the warmth of fall with some old fashioned soft pumpkin cookies and cream cheese frosting. A perfect treat for autumn cravings!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36
Calories: 91kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened (1 stick)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cream Cheese or Powdered Sugar Frosting as desired

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F. Line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
    2½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until well blended.
    1½ cup sugar, ½ cup butter
  • Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth.
    1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Add the flour mixture gradually, about a third at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Drop a rounded tablespoon (I use a small cookie scoop for this) of batter onto the baking sheet(s). Leave space between the cookies to allow them to spread slightly.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are firm. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then remove the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • Frost with a simple powdered sugar glaze or cream cheese frosting, as desired.
    Cream Cheese or Powdered Sugar Frosting

Notes

Nutrition estimates do not include frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1145IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.