Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft, pillowy, and perfectly spiced, these cookies are a seasonal treat that will warm your heart and satisfy your sweet tooth. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they are ideal for gatherings, cozy nights in, or as a festive dessert option. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice bakers can create these delicious treats to share with friends and family. With just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of pumpkin spice, every bite is a reminder of autumn’s comforting essence.
- 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 (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)
- 1/4 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 oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, cream unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Add canned pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients 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; let cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and confectioners' sugar until well mixed.
- Once cookies are cooled, frost generously and optionally sprinkle with cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg