Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Highly-rated, cake-like pumpkin cookies with a soft texture and spiced vanilla glaze.

🥘 Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
    2.5 c
  • baking powder
    1 tsp
  • baking soda
    1 tsp
  • canned pumpkin puree
    1 c
  • confectioners' sugar
    2 c
  • egg
    1 large
  • ground cinnamon
    2 tsp
  • ground cloves
    1/2 tsp
  • ground nutmeg
    1/2 tsp
  • melted butter
    1 Tbsp
  • milk
    3 Tbsp
  • salt
    1/2 tsp
  • softened butter
    1/2 c
  • vanilla extract
    2 tsp
  • white sugar
    1.5 c

🍳 Cookware

  • cookie sheets
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • wire rack
  • small bowl
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to {350%°F}. Grease cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper .
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl , whisk together all-purpose flour , baking powder , baking soda , ground cinnamon , ground nutmeg , ground cloves , and salt . Set aside.
    all-purpose flour: 2.5 c, baking powder: 1 tsp, baking soda: 1 tsp, ground cinnamon: 2 tsp, ground nutmeg: 1/2 tsp, ground cloves: 1/2 tsp, salt: 1/2 tsp
  3. 3
    In a large bowl , cream the softened butter and white sugar together until light and fluffy.
    softened butter: 1/2 c, white sugar: 1.5 c
  4. 4
    Beat in the canned pumpkin puree , egg , and vanilla extract until well combined.
    canned pumpkin puree: 1 c, egg: 1 large, vanilla extract: 1 tsp
  5. 5
    Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just blended. Do not overmix.
  6. 6
    Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. 7
    Bake for 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes .
  8. 8
    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for {5%minutes} before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. 9
    In a small bowl , whisk together the confectioners' sugar , milk , melted butter , and vanilla extract until smooth.
    confectioners' sugar: 2 c, milk: 3 Tbsp, melted butter: 1 Tbsp, vanilla extract: 1 tsp
  10. 10
    Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled cookies. Let the glaze set before serving.