Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly soft and pillowy, each bite melts in your mouth, offering a delightful combination of spiced pumpkin and creamy frosting. This recipe is a family favorite that brings joy to any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a fall gathering or simply craving something sweet at home. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal prep time, you’ll have a batch of these delightful cookies ready to share in no time. Prepare to impress your loved ones with this seasonal treat that shines as both a delicious dessert and an inviting addition to your table.
- 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 (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, beat room-temperature butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add canned pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft; cool on wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and confectioners’ sugar until well combined.
- Once cooled, frost each cookie generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg