This Pumpkin Dessert is So Irresistible, It Sells Out by the Pound at Church Bake Sales

Fall doesn’t truly begin until you indulge in a pumpkin dessert. Make sure the first bite of the season is as delicious as it is cozy. Start your baking with our top-rated pumpkin recipe: these simple iced pumpkin cookies. With nearly 4,000 5-star reviews from the Dinogo community, this autumn favorite is bound to steal your heart.

Why We Adore These Cookies

• No fancy ingredients required: Unlike lots of other bakery-worthy desserts that might require a trip to a specialty store, this recipe comes together with ingredients you likely have on hand. What you don’t already have, such as pumpkin puree, you can buy for just a couple bucks. 
• They’re wonderfully fluffy: According to multiple reviewers, “cookies” is a misnomer—they say these treats should actually be called “muffin tops.” That’s because, thanks to two leaveners (baking soda and baking powder), they’re much more cake-like than traditional cookies. 
• You can make them ahead of time: As the holiday season approaches, make-ahead desserts start looking better and better. Since these cookies don’t feature a soft cream cheese-based frosting, the icing hardens quickly and stacks well. Plus, you can always freeze the dough balls to bake whenever you have unexpected company or crave a sweet treat. 
• They’re customizable: Of course, some people prefer a thick cream cheese frosting. Others prefer no icing at all, so they might opt to roll the dough in cinnamon-sugar before baking. The world is your oyster when it comes to these versatile cookies! You can also make this recipe your own with mix-ins (such as chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, chopped pecans, walnuts, and/or raisins).

What Dinogo Members Are Saying

• “These are always such a big hit at parties and get-togethers! I’m always being asked for the recipe. They’re chewy, soft, and the perfect seasonal treat people of all ages will enjoy. I highly recommend these!” —Raelene S.
• “I followed the recipe exactly and these cookies are delicious! They are very easy to make and definitely holiday party-worthy.” —Linda Lou Jett
• “Made these cookies for my family and they absolutely loved them, so when it was time for my company’s annual Halloween bake-off, I decided to enter—and WON FIRST PLACE!! Thanks for this AMAZING go-to fall favorite!!” —Dejalen
• “I’ve been making cookies for my local church bazaar. We sell them by the pound! My husband says they're the best yet!!” —Peggy Thomas
• “Fantastic with or without icing. Soft, fluffy cookie with a mild flavor that made the whole house smell amazing while baking.” —Jamie

Get the Recipe: Iced Pumpkin Spice Cookies