Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for fall gatherings or cozy afternoons. Soft and pillowy, these cookies are infused with the warm spices of pumpkin pie and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that adds a touch of indulgence. Ideal for sharing at parties or enjoying with a cup of coffee, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces block-style cream cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for frosting
- 1 3/4 cups 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, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In a mixer, beat unsalted butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set but cookies remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool before frosting them with the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg