Description
Indulge in these soft and spiced Pumpkin Cookies topped with creamy Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for fall, these delicious treats feature the warm flavors of pumpkin and autumn spices. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, they’re a must-try for any pumpkin lover.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Cookies:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Add milk as needed for desired consistency.
- Frost the Cookies:
- Once cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of frosting on each.
Notes
Ensure cookies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
For a festive touch, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg over the frosting.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 200 kcal per cookie
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, cream cheese frosting, fall treats, spiced cookies, pumpkin desserts, easy baking