Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect treat for fall! Soft, fluffy, and bursting with seasonal flavors, these cookies are an irresistible combination of sweet pumpkin puree and warm spices topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Ideal for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying with a hot cup of tea, they promise to bring comfort and joy to any occasion. With easy preparation steps and delightful results, these cookies will surely impress your friends and family.
- 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 (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 (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 (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, beat unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just mixed; the dough will be slightly sticky.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow cooling on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla extract and sifted confectioners’ sugar until just combined.
- Once cookies are cool, frost generously with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg