Description

Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft, fluffy, and decadently topped with a creamy frosting, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive holiday celebrations. The warm spices combined with rich pumpkin create an irresistible flavor that melts in your mouth. Easy to prepare, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels and yields 30 cookies – ideal for sharing or gifting!

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 (plus extra for sprinkling)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 ounces block-style cream cheese (softened but still cool)
¼ 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, cream butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
Gradually add dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set; cool on wire racks.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla.
Frost cooled cookies generously.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (42g)
Calories: 144
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 122mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 23mg

Keywords: Consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies. For added texture, fold in chocolate chips or nuts into the cookie dough before baking.