Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with these Pumpkin Cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Soft and pillowy, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from fall gatherings to holiday celebrations. Made with simple ingredients, they are easy to prepare, ensuring even novice bakers can achieve delicious results. Each bite melts in your mouth, providing a warm taste of pumpkin and spices that is beautifully complemented by the rich frosting. Ideal for sharing, this recipe yields 30 scrumptious cookies that will surely impress friends and family alike.
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 (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 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 block-style cream cheese (softened but still cool)
- 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 (175°C) 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 or using a hand mixer, beat butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and confectioners' sugar; mix until combined.
- Once cooled, frost each cookie generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg