Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Frosting

4.75 from 4 votes

Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Frosting

These delicious pumpkin cookies are soft, spiced, and topped with a creamy caramel frosting that melts in your mouth. Whether you’re baking for a holiday gathering or simply craving a cozy treat, these cookies are sure to impress!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 205kcal

Author: Danelle

Ingredients

Cookies:

1 cup butter softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour

Frosting:

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Add 1 egg and1 teaspoon vanilla and mix well. Stir in 1 cup canned pumpkin.
In a medium bowl, sift together the 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cloves, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 cups all-purpose flour. Add to pumpkin mixture and mix well.
Drop by heaping tablespoons onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
To make frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and a Pinch of salt over medium heat.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture just begins to boil; remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Cool then stir in 1 cup powdered sugar. Spread frosting over cooled cookies.

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