The BEST Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin cookies are an easy pumpkin dessert that you and your kids will have as much fun making as eating!

Pumpkin recipes and delicious cookies are some of our favorite things to make; read on and you’ll quickly understand why!

About Pumpkin Cookies

Good homenaede ookies are one of life’s greatest joys! Case in point; pecan pie cookies, air fryer peanut butter cookies, and of course who can ever forget these classic forgotten cookies?

I’m not proud to admit that it has happened to me.

Normally it happens when I’m on vacation and away from work, away from the duties of home, and away from life for a bit.

Not yesterday, though.  Somehow the last day of September slipped right past me, like a thief in the night.

Imagine my surprise, my sense of loss, when I was informed this morning shortly after arriving at work that today is the first day of October.

Regardless of the day or the month, these cookies are light and delicious bits of October that can be savored, enjoyed, and dunked on any day of any month.

Summer has passed and the beginning of the fall season always brings with it cooler outdoor temps and warmer outdoor colors.

It’s a great time to bring a little color into the kitchen and the cookie jar as well.

These soft, old-fashioned pumpkin cookies fit the bill, perfectly.

Common questions

If you love pumpkin recipes and are looking for a main dish idea, try our Savory Pumpkin Gnocchi! (Warning: Have a drool cloth handy)

If you are new to baking or an experienced baker, take a look at our in-house professional chef’s post on how to bake cookies for beginners.  It’s a great review for all!

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Pumpkin Cookies

4.39 from 18 votes

Old-fashioned soft pumpkin cookies recipe that can be ready in under a half-hour! This easy pumpkin dessert is from verybestbaking.com

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 18 minutes mins

Total: 28 minutes mins

Yield: 36 cookies

By: Dan from Platter Talk

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Ingredients 

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For the Cookies

• ▢ 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 1/2 cup butter, 1 stick, softened
• ▢ 1 cup packed pumpkin
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze

• ▢ 2 cups powdered sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon melted butter
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ▢ 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions 

For the Cookies

• Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease baking sheets.
• Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Drizzle Glaze over cookies.

For the Glaze

• Combine glaze ingredients in small mixing bowl, stir till smooth and creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 91mg, Potassium: 38mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 1156IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Fall, Halloween

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Updated from the original post of October 1, 2014