The BEST Soft Pumpkin Cookies
on Aug 31, 2019, Updated Oct 13, 2021
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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!
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About Pumpkin Cookies
Have you ever lost a day, just in the ordinary midst of life?
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
This varies by recipe. Using ingredients like whole wheat flour, 100% packed pumpkin, and substituting butter with unsweetened applesauce can make them healthier.
For examples of healthy pumpkin cookies, see these links:
Healthy Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
5-Ingredient Healthy Pumpkin Cookies
After they have cooled, store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
Beyond three days, store in the freezer as described below.
Pumpkin cookies can be frozen, but just like any other cookie, freeze them individually first to prevent them from sticking together.
Do this by placing them on a cookie sheet, covered with plastic wrap. Freeze the entire tray of cookies and then transfer them into a larger zip lock back to store in the freezer.
These pumpkin cookies will stay good in the freezer from one month to six weeks.
More Easy Pumpkin Desserts for You
If you love pumpkin recipes and are looking for a main dish idea, try our ! (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
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
G’day, these looks so yummy! I love how you made a glaze for them! Pinning and Thanks for sharing 🙂
One 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!
Many thanks for your comments, Valerie!
WOW! Not only do these sound amazing, but they look good. I like that they almost look bite size.
Easy. Delicious. Two of my favorite words and each perfectly describes this cookie. Thanks so much for your comments!
ohhhh 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!
Would love to! Thanks for the invite!
Yummy! 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!
Thank, Friends! So nice to hear from you as always!
I 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.
My 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!
I 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.
Many thanks, John!
Fedex a dozen will you? Gosh they look so good.
Ha! Better idea, you come here for some! 🙂
How 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!