Description
Delightfully soft and spiced pumpkin cookies topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 ¼ cups pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread the frosting generously on top of each cookie.
Notes
Ensure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smoother frosting. Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Desserts, Autumn Recipes