Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, perfect for any occasion. With their soft, pillowy texture and a luscious cream cheese topping, these cookies bring the essence of fall straight to your table. The combination of pumpkin puree and warm spices creates a comforting treat that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving something sweet at home, these cookies are sure to win hearts and satisfy taste buds. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or chilled from the fridge; they remain deliciously moist and flavorful!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 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 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)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened but still cool)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.
- In a mixer, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but cookies are still soft.
- Cool cookies on wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and sifted confectioners’ sugar until combined.
- Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg