Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavor of these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft, pillowy, and infused with warm spices, these cookies are perfect for fall gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Topped with a creamy, luscious frosting, they offer an irresistible treat that’s sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether served at parties, as gifts, or enjoyed with a cup of coffee, these cookies bring seasonal joy to any occasion. Easy to make and even easier to share, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to celebrate autumn flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 servings (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 (1 brick or 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 your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a stand mixer, beat room temperature unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add canned pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft; cool briefly on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth; add vanilla and sifted confectioners’ sugar; mix until combined.
- Frost cooled cookies generously and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg