Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft, pillowy cookies are a perfect blend of sweet pumpkin and rich cream cheese, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving something comforting, these easy-to-make cookies are sure to please everyone. With just 10 minutes of prep time, they’re a quick solution for satisfying your sweet tooth. Bake up a batch today and enjoy the seasonal goodness!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 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.
- Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set; cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla extract and sifted confectioners’ sugar until creamy.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, frost generously with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg