Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting! These soft, pillowy cookies are the ultimate fall treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with a luscious, creamy frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home, each cookie melts in your mouth and offers a beautiful presentation topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Easy to make, they promise satisfaction for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Whether enjoyed with coffee or served as part of a dessert platter, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups 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, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set; let cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla and sifted confectioners' sugar until combined.
- Once cooled, frost cookies and garnish with cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg