Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cookies topped with Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft, pillowy cookies are a perfect blend of pumpkin puree and warm spices, creating a comforting treat that melts in your mouth. The creamy frosting adds an extra layer of sweetness, making them irresistible for any occasion—from cozy gatherings to festive celebrations. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for various occasions, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Discover the joy of baking with this simple recipe that captures the essence of autumn 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)
- 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 a stand mixer, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla extract and sifted confectioners' sugar; mix until combined.
- Once cookies have cooled completely, frost generously with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg