Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting! Soft, fluffy, and perfectly spiced, these cookies are a wonderful treat for any occasion. The luscious cream cheese frosting adds a rich finish that makes each bite irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving something sweet, these cookies will impress. They are ideal for fall festivities or cozy evenings at home. With easy preparation steps and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or share them as thoughtful gifts—either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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 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 a stand mixer, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla extract and sifted confectioners’ sugar until well combined.
- Once cooled, generously frost each cookie and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg