Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup butter (at cool room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour (properly measured)
  • 1/2 cup butter (at cool room temperature)
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ground cinnamon sprinkled on top (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl beat the butter on medium speed for 30 seconds.
  • Add sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Beat until combined.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.
  • Mix in pumpkin.
  • Stir in flour until incorporated.
  • Drop 1.5 tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until tops are set.
  • Transfer to wire racks to cool.
  • For frosting, beat butter until smooth.
  • Add 2 tablespoons milk and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
  • Continue beating, and add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time.
  • Add in additional milk to make desired consistency.
  • Spread frosting on the tops of the cooled cookies.
  • Sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.