Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies are soft, pillowy, and bursting with autumn spices, making them an irresistible choice for cozy gatherings or a simple afternoon snack. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they elevate your dessert game to new heights. Easy to prepare and ideal for sharing, these cookies will become a beloved favorite amongst family and friends. Enjoy this warm, comforting treat that captures the essence of fall!
- 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 (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 mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a stand mixer or bowl, beat room temperature butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and confectioners' sugar until combined.
- Frost cooled cookies generously and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg