Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft, pillowy cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion, bringing warmth and sweetness to your dessert table. The pumpkin spice aroma fills your kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere that screams fall. Topped with a creamy, tangy frosting, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave your guests craving more. Whether for a cozy gathering or a festive celebration, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened but still cool)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat 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.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set; cool on wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and sugar until combined.
- Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg