Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful autumn treat that combines soft, pillowy cookies with a tangy, creamy topping. Infused with warm spices and rich pumpkin puree, these cookies are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on a cozy evening. With a simple recipe that even novice bakers can master, you’ll find these cookies not only easy to make but also irresistibly delicious. Serve them warm or at room temperature for an unforgettable dessert experience!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In a mixer, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg