Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies are soft and fluffy, infused with warm spices that embody the essence of fall. Topped with creamy frosting, they make for an irresistible dessert that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these cookies will elevate your dessert experience. Whip up a batch today and savor every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the 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. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer or bowl, beat together room temperature butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set but cookies remain soft.
- Cool slightly on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla extract and confectioners’ sugar until combined.
- Once cookies are cool, frost generously and garnish with cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (36g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies. Feel free to add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to enhance flavor.