Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft and pillowy, these cookies are perfectly spiced and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that takes them to the next level of deliciousness. Whether you’re celebrating fall festivals, hosting gatherings, or simply enjoying a cozy night in, these cookies fit right in. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options for toppings, you’ll find these cookies not only delightful but also versatile enough for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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 (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 the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.
- In a mixer, cream together room temperature butter and sugars until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla and sifted confectioners' sugar until combined.
- Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (32g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 62mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg