Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft and pillowy cookies are infused with rich pumpkin puree and warm spices, creating a comforting sweetness that is irresistible. Topped with a smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting, every bite melts in your mouth. Whether you’re celebrating fall gatherings or simply treating yourself, this easy recipe will become a favorite among family and friends.
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 (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 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 block-style cream cheese (softened but still cool)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened but still cool)
- 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, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a stand mixer, beat room-temperature butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined; the dough will be sticky.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool on the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla and sifted confectioners' sugar until well combined.
- Once cookies are cool, frost them generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg