Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in these delightful Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion! These soft and pillowy cookies are infused with warm pumpkin spice flavors and topped with a creamy frosting that adds a rich touch. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you’ll have a batch of these festive treats ready in no time. Enjoy them alongside your favorite beverages or as part of your holiday dessert spread—these cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed year-round!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 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 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.
- Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy, then mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla and sifted confectioners’ sugar.
- Once cooled, frost the cookies generously and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg