Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft, pillowy cookies are infused with warm spices, creating an irresistible combination that encapsulates the essence of fall. Topped with a smooth and creamy frosting, these cookies make a fantastic addition to your holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons with coffee. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, they yield 30 cookies—ideal for sharing or savoring throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 servings 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)
- 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.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and sifted confectioners’ sugar until well combined.
- Frost cooled cookies generously and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 35g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 94mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg