Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting! These soft, pillowy cookies are infused with warm spices and topped with a creamy frosting that brings out their deliciousness. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights at home, these cookies will impress your friends and family. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, baking these treats is a breeze, making them an ideal choice for bakers of all levels. Enjoy each bite as they melt in your mouth, offering a satisfying combination of sweetness and spice that captures the essence of the season.
- 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 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 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 mixer, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes until edges are set. Cool on wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla and confectioners' sugar.
- Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with extra pumpkin pie spice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg