Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cookies topped with Cream Cheese Frosting. Each bite offers a delightful blend of sweet and spicy notes, perfectly complemented by a creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. These soft, chewy cookies are ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply treating yourself. Quick and easy to prepare, they require minimal skills and can be customized with various toppings to suit your taste. Enjoy the joy they bring to family dinners or cozy nights in with loved ones.
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 (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened but still cool)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups 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.
- In a stand mixer, beat together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter; add vanilla and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg