Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful autumn treat that will leave your taste buds wanting more. These soft, pillowy cookies are infused with warm spices and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for any occasion, from cozy gatherings to festive celebrations. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they embody the comforting flavors of fall in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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
- 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
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth; gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
- Once cookies are cool, frost generously and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg