Description
These pumpkin cookies with caramel frosting deliver a rich and comforting flavor that’s perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- A pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges start to firm up. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the caramel frosting, melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook while stirring until it thickens slightly (about 5-7 minutes).
- Once the cookies are cooled, drizzle or spread the caramel frosting on top and enjoy!
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg