Name: Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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 (226 g) block-style cream cheese (softened but still cool); 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter (softened but still cool); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups (210 g) confectioners’ sugar (sifted)

Description

Delightful pumpkin cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall indulgence.

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 (226 g) block-style cream cheese (softened but still cool)
1/4 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 (175°C).
Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
Combine the wet and dry mixtures gradually, folding until just combined.
Scoop and shape the dough onto baking sheets, spacing them out.
Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Make the frosting by beating together cream cheese and butter until creamy, then mix in vanilla and sifted confectioners’ sugar.
Frost the cooled cookies with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

Chilling the dough for 30 minutes enhances flavors and texture; cookies can also be frozen before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: pumpkin cookies, cream cheese frosting, fall desserts, autumn baking, cozy treats