Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cookies topped with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft, spiced cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy evenings at home. The pumpkin adds a rich, moist texture, while the cream cheese frosting provides a sweet and tangy contrast that will leave everyone wanting more. Simple to make and even easier to share, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite. Enjoy the comfort of autumn with each delicious bite!
- 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)
- 1/4 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 (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream room-temperature butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Let cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla and confectioners' sugar until well blended.
- Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg