Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful experience of Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion! These soft, pillowy cookies infused with pumpkin puree and fragrant spices are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, making them irresistible to friends and family alike. Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering or simply craving something sweet, this easy recipe promises a burst of autumn flavors in every bite.
- 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 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 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on wire rack before frosting with the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg