Perfect Pumpkin Cookie
Photo courtesy of Ashlee Whitlock.

Background:  The Perfect Pumpkin Cookie is a must for Fall. They are absolutely perfect! Served with a cup of tea on a chilly afternoon or to finish off a Fall evening meal, this pumpkin cookie is the ultimate comfort food. The cookie is soft and more cake-like and the frosting puts it over the edge! Every time I make the Perfect Pumpkin Cookie they disappear instantly! Everyone loves them!

  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Clabber Girl Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 15 ounce can pumpkin
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

For the Brown Sugar frosting:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 3-4 cup(s) confectioner’s sugar
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl beat the butter with a mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.  Add the next six ingredients (through nutmeg).  Beat on medium for 2 minutes, scraping bowl as needed.  Beat in the eggs and vanilla.  Beat in pumpkin.  Beat in flour.
  2. Drop small portions of dough 2 inches apart onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. I use a small spoon, or you can use a small cookie scoop. Bake 12-14 minutes or until tops are set and edges are golden.  Remove, cool on a wire rack.
  3. Top cooled cookies with brown sugar frosting.

For Brown Sugar Frosting:  In a small saucepan cook and stir 1 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar over medium heat until smooth.  Pour into bowl and add the milk and vanilla, stir.  With a hand mixer, beat in the confectioner’s sugar until you reach desired consistency.  Less sugar will be a runnier frosting, more will be thicker.

For more Fall recipes, check out our Harvest Pound Cake with Devine Caramel Sauce!

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  • Ashlee Whitlock

    Ashlee was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado and loves everything that our beautiful state has to offer. She met her husband, Luke while he was stationed at Fort Carson. They have moved around the country as he continues to serve in the United States Army. Ashlee’s favorite thing in the world is being a mom to her son Carter. As a family, they love to travel and are always planning the next trip. Colorado Springs will always be home to Ashlee, and she wants to see it thrive.

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Ashlee Whitlock
Ashlee was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado and loves everything that our beautiful state has to offer. She met her husband, Luke while he was stationed at Fort Carson. They have moved around the country as he continues to serve in the United States Army. Ashlee’s favorite thing in the world is being a mom to her son Carter. As a family, they love to travel and are always planning the next trip. Colorado Springs will always be home to Ashlee, and she wants to see it thrive.

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