Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful taste of these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion. With their soft, pillowy texture and rich, creamy frosting, these cookies are not only easy to make but are sure to impress family and friends alike. Infused with warm spices and the comforting flavor of pumpkin, they are ideal for autumn gatherings or simply as a sweet snack at home. The luscious cream cheese frosting adds a decadent finish that elevates the entire experience. Whether served with coffee, tea, or as part of a dessert platter, these cookies will become your go-to recipe for seasonal celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 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)
- ¼ 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 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, beat together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but cookies remain soft.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth; add vanilla extract and confectioners’ sugar until combined.
- Frost cooled cookies generously with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg