Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a sweet treat that perfectly captures the essence of fall. These soft, cake-like cookies are infused with pumpkin and warm spices, creating a cozy flavor profile that’s simply irresistible. Topped with a creamy, rich cream cheese frosting, these cookies offer a luxurious finish that enhances their moist texture. Perfect for gatherings or quiet afternoons at home, this easy recipe will impress both family and friends alike. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as part of a festive dessert platter!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 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)
- 1/4 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 a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a stand mixer, beat softened butter with sugars until light and fluffy; add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter; add vanilla and sifted confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost each cookie generously and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg