Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft, pillowy, and perfectly spiced, these cookies are a delightful addition to any gathering or simply as an afternoon treat. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that is both comforting and satisfying. Ideal for holiday celebrations or cozy nights at home, this recipe invites bakers of all skill levels to create delicious memories. Plus, they come together in just over half an hour!
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 (1 brick or 226 g) block-style cream cheese (softened but still cool)
- ¼ 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 one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy; mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set; cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add sugar and vanilla until combined.
- Frost cooled cookies generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg