Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect autumn treat that brings warmth and joy to any occasion. These soft, fluffy cookies are infused with rich pumpkin flavor and aromatic spices, making them an ideal dessert for gatherings, cozy nights in, or festive celebrations. Topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting, they offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience that everyone will love. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies are a versatile addition to your dessert repertoire. Customize the frosting with your favorite spices or toppings for an extra personal touch.
Ingredients
- 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 (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat unsalted butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; the dough will be sticky.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set but cookies remain soft. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and sifted confectioners' sugar; mix until combined.
- Frost cooled cookies generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading while baking. Feel free to customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips into the cookie dough. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.