Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with seasonal flavors, each cookie is a delightful treat that melts in your mouth. The combination of pumpkin puree and warm spices creates a cozy flavor profile, while the rich cream cheese frosting adds a creamy finish that enhances every bite. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a sweet snack at home, these cookies are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. Elevate your dessert game and enjoy these spiced pumpkin delights any time of the year!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; set aside.
- In another bowl or mixer, beat together room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough 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 softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla extract and confectioners’ sugar until combined.
- Once cookies are completely cool, frost them generously with cream cheese frosting.
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: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg