Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft, pillowy, and bursting with pumpkin goodness, they are perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy afternoons at home. The rich cream cheese frosting adds a creamy finish that makes each bite irresistible. Simple to make with common ingredients, these cookies are sure to impress everyone who tries them. Whether served alongside coffee or as part of a dessert platter, they offer a heavenly treat that captures the essence of fall. Dive into this easy recipe and savor the deliciousness!
- 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. Set aside.
- In a mixer, cream the room temperature butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 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 a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; then add vanilla extract and confectioners’ sugar until well combined.
- Once cookies are cool, generously frost each cookie and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg