Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful taste of Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft and fluffy cookies are enhanced with warm pumpkin spices and topped with a rich, creamy frosting that elevates their flavor profile. Whether you’re celebrating fall festivities or simply enjoying a cozy evening at home, these cookies will quickly become a cherished addition to your dessert repertoire. Easy to prepare and great for sharing, this recipe yields 30 delectable cookies that are sure to bring smiles to your family and friends.
- 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 (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 cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 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 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 dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and sifted confectioners' sugar until combined.
- Frost cooled cookies generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg