Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cookies topped with creamy frosting. Each cookie is soft, fluffy, and infused with the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying them at a cozy gathering or as a sweet snack with your favorite hot beverage, these cookies are sure to please. The luscious cream cheese frosting adds a perfect finishing touch, balancing sweetness with a hint of tanginess. Simple to prepare and utterly delicious, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all levels.
- 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 (312 g) 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 (170 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (305 g) canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces (226 g) block-style cream cheese (softened but still cool)
- ¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter (softened but still cool)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups (210 g) 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 separate bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; the dough should be slightly sticky.
- Scoop 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 the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla and sifted confectioners' sugar until well combined.
- Frost cooled cookies generously and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg