Have you ever lost a day, just in the ordinary midst of life? I’m not proud to admit, 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. All along I had conjured the luxury, in my mind, of having one more day of September to savor. In spite of my disappointment I decided to turn matters around and make lemonade out of lemons, or in this case pumpkin cookies out of pumpkins.
Yes, I decided that if today had to be the first day of October (which was established way back in 1582 by Pope Greg XIII) then I would proclaim October the month of the pumpkin. Once again, I missed the pumpkin wagon on that one too. October is already the official month of the pumpkin. (I don’t think the pope had anything to do with this proclamation.)
Regardless of the day or the month, I proclaim these cookies to be 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 into the cookie jar as well. These soft, old-fashioned pumpkin cookies fit the bill, perfectly.
Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients
- 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
Trinity says
October 28, 2018 at 3:59 pmThese cookies are simple and the results are an amazing, soft fluffy cookie. Instead of nutmeg, I used a tsp of pumpkin pie spice. Everyone i had try this recipe have loved it.
Dan from Platter Talk says
October 28, 2018 at 4:19 pmThank you for the great feedback, Trinity! We’re happy that you enjoy these pumpkin cookies and hope you will share our site and recipes with your friends and family!
Sia | Monsoon Spice says
February 3, 2017 at 5:12 amI have weakness for old recipes and ofcourse, cookies and this look absolutely brilliant. Cinnamon and nutmeg… Oh, my! I can visualise and almost taste the warmth of these spices coming through in these cookies.
Dan from Platter Talk says
February 3, 2017 at 4:14 pmThanks, Sia!
Sarah says
September 9, 2016 at 5:48 amThere’s just something about pumpkin this time of year that puts a smile on everyone’s face. I bet these won’t disappoint and will surely be my go-to cookie for this month’s staff party!! They look absolutely delicious!
Dan from Platter Talk says
September 9, 2016 at 12:21 pmThanks so much, Sarah. These are indeed a fall family favorite. Thank you for stopping by Platter Talk!
Azlin Bloor says
September 9, 2016 at 4:36 amOh wow, these are perfect for just about anything! Love the spice and flavouring going in there too!
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says
September 9, 2016 at 4:02 amI love the coming of autumn and all things pumpkin. These are certainly one to try.
Claudia | Gourmet Project says
September 9, 2016 at 2:35 amI’ve neevr made pumpkin cookies, but it looks like I’m going to have them for my Halloween breakfast :-).
Brian Jones says
September 9, 2016 at 1:00 amYou got me worried for a moment then, I was just reading this post and you said the last day of September had past you by… I genuinely had to check my calendar 😮
Superb sound recipe and lovely photos!
Lou Lou Girls says
October 19, 2014 at 6:18 pmHello gentlemen! This looks so amazing. Pinned. We couldn’t think of anyone better to party with. We hope to see you tomorrow at 7 pm.
Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls
Joanne/WineLady Cooks says
October 19, 2014 at 1:11 pmThanks so much Dan for sharing this delicious old fashioned soft pumpkin cookie recipe this week on Foodie Friends Friday. My family loves home baked cookies, I will definitely make these this fall season. Pinned/shared.
Look forward to seeing you again with another delicious recipe.
Joanne
[email protected] and Spicy Monkey says
October 19, 2014 at 10:41 amG’day, these looks so yummy! I love how you made a glaze for them! Pinning and Thanks for sharing 🙂
Valerie says
October 15, 2014 at 10:08 amOne thing I love about this time of year is recipes that involve Pumpkin! I love pretty much anything with pumpkin. I can’t wait to try this one out!
Dan from Platter Talk says
October 15, 2014 at 11:30 amMany thanks for your comments, Valerie!
Tiara says
October 14, 2014 at 11:00 amWOW! Not only do these sound amazing, but they look good. I like that they almost look bite size.
Dan from Platter Talk says
October 14, 2014 at 11:07 amEasy. Delicious. Two of my favorite words and each perfectly describes this cookie. Thanks so much for your comments!
Kristina and Millie says
October 13, 2014 at 7:43 pmohhhh looks so droolingly yummylicious! I have got to try these cookies!! I would love if you stopped by our Snickerdoodle sunday sometime and party with us!
Dan from Platter Talk says
October 13, 2014 at 8:21 pmWould love to! Thanks for the invite!
2 Sisters Recipes says
October 2, 2014 at 8:18 pmYummy! Love any cookie with pumpkin in them. Gentlemen, we have to tell you – your photos are so stunning, we could practically eat these cookies right off the computer!! Great job boys! Have a great weekend!
Dan from Platter Talk says
October 5, 2014 at 3:08 pmThank, Friends! So nice to hear from you as always!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
October 2, 2014 at 10:43 amI am sorry you didn’t get the honor of proclaiming October as pumpkin month, but as you mentioned neither did the Pope. so see you are not alone. I can’t believe how the spring/summer is over already. IT was such an outstanding one in the NW this year. I love fall, but it’s hard to let go of the glory of the last few months. But I am sure I would feel waaaaaaaaaaaay better with a couple of these cookies and a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
October 2, 2014 at 7:13 amMy kids and grandkids will gobble these up in no time! Thank you for another outstanding recipe plus bringing a bit of the wonderful flavors and tastes of “fall” to Florida!
[email protected] Riffs says
October 1, 2014 at 12:41 pmI love pumpkin! So it follows I love October. 😉 My favorite month (although more for the change in weather than the pumpkin). Anyway, great cookies — perfect for October first.
Dan from Platter Talk says
October 1, 2014 at 4:05 pmMany thanks, John!
Patty Haxton Anderson says
October 1, 2014 at 12:27 pmFedex a dozen will you? Gosh they look so good.
Dan from Platter Talk says
October 1, 2014 at 4:06 pmHa! Better idea, you come here for some! 🙂
Kecia says
October 1, 2014 at 11:46 amHow long did these last in your house? I bet not long! I love soft and yummy pumpkin cookies! My mom used to make them every autumn for us!