Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Cookies topped with creamy frosting. Soft and spiced, these cookies bring together the rich sweetness of pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spices for a comforting treat that’s perfect for any gathering or a cozy night at home. The luscious cream cheese frosting adds a smooth finish to each bite, making these cookies irresistible. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have a batch of these delicious cookies ready to impress family and friends in no time. They’re not just a sweet treat; they’re a celebration of fall!
- 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 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)
- 1/4 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 (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 another bowl, cream together room-temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and sifted confectioners' sugar until well blended.
- Frost cooled cookies generously and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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