Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft, pillowy, and perfectly spiced, these cookies are a delightful blend of pumpkin puree and warm spices, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that melts in your mouth. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy night at home, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, theyre the perfect addition to any dessert table during the autumn season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces block-style cream cheese (softened but still cool)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened but still cool)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and confectioners sugar until well mixed.
- Once cookies are cool, frost each cookie and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg