Cookies for Friday! And some really fun, really yummy cookies too! I love these! I understand that I say this often, but I have the most fun with my fall recipes. Every single one I make, I feel like I love even more than the last – including these cookies! Aren’t they fun? And so cute? When it comes to baking, I’m really no pro. You all know this about me. I try to keep most baking recipes as easy as possible. And when it comes to decorating sweets for the fall and holiday season, I approach that task with the very same mindset.
This cookie idea came to me mainly because I was thinking of treats for my youngest brother, Oslo, to bring to school for his birthday today. I couldn’t stop thinking about these soft Entenmann’s cookies we’d used to get from the store when I was little. The ones with a thick layer of frosting and then usually sprinkles for whatever holiday was approaching. My mom rarely bought these cookies, but I always thought they looked so cute! I knew Oslo would adore them—he loves Halloween!
Here are the Details
Ingredients
salted butter brown sugar pumpkin butter an egg vanilla extract flour baking soda cinnamon nutmeg salt cream cheese powdered sugar fun sprinkles for fall!
Kitchen Tools
electric mixer mixing bowl spatula
Step 1: make the cookie dough These are pretty basic cookie dough-making steps: Beat the salted butter with the brown sugar. I love to use organic dark brown sugar. I swear it’s the secret to baking. Try it, and you’ll see the difference, promise. Add the pumpkin butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix and combine. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 2: roll through cinnamon sugar This next step is fun! Make the cinnamon and sugar mix! Roll the cookie into balls, then roll through the cinnamon sugar to fully coat, just like you would snickerdoodles!
Step 3: bake the cookies Arrange cookies on a baking sheet and bake until just set on the edges but still soft. Let cool on the baking sheet. They will continue to cook as they cool.
Step 4: the frosting Lately, I’ve been loving cream cheese frosting. Especially with pumpkin! Using a block of cream cheese, beat it together with salted butter. Once that’s creamy, mix the powdered sugar and vanilla and whip to combine. I like to add a pinch of salt too!
Step 5: frost each cookie Slather on the frosting, no need to do anything fancy here! Locate some fun sprinkles (if you’re into them) and decorate the cookies as desired. I went with cute little pumpkin sprinkles for October, but in November, I think I’ll use something with more browns for Thanksgiving. You can also decorate with a light sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or even flaky sea salt (a pinch of sea salt can balance out the sweetness of the powdered sugar and enhance the flavor of the frosting). I will say that the sprinkles are especially pretty and so fun! I was so excited to share these with Oslo. He certainly loved them and was excited to bring them into school. They’re so cute! I will be making these fall cookies again. As I mentioned above, they’ll also make a great holiday cookie for Thanksgiving—something for guests to snack on while mingling! Getting excited for holiday entertaining!
Looking for other sweet pumpkin recipes? Here are my favorites: Cream Cheese Swirled Cinnamon Pumpkin Coffee Cake Pumpkin Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies Pumpkin Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes Cream Cheese Swirled Cinnamon Pumpkin Butter Bread Lastly, if you make these Frosted Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
