Description
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cinnamon Glaze are soft, slightly chewy, and topped with a simple, spice-forward drizzle. Perfect for fall gatherings, these cookies deliver maximum flavor with minimal fuss, making them a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
¾ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
For the Cinnamon Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
3–4 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
A pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
4. Add egg, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice, mixing until combined.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients on low speed until no streaks remain.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets.
7. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers soft.
8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
9. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth; adjust consistency with milk as needed.
10. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set about 20 minutes.
Notes
Storage: Airtight container at room temperature, 3-4 days. Layer with parchment to prevent sticking.
Freeze unglazed cookies up to 3 months; thaw at room temp and glaze before serving.
Tips: Use room temperature butter for best texture.
Avoid overbaking; centers should stay soft.
Customize with add-ins like white chocolate chips or pecans.
Gluten-Free: Swap flour for 1:1 gluten-free blend.
Dairy-Free: Use vegan butter and plant-based milk in glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus baking time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg