Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are the quintessential autumn treat, combining soft, spiced cookies with a luscious cream cheese topping. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness and creamy richness, perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations. The warm aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg fills your home, inviting everyone to indulge in these irresistible cookies. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this recipe will quickly become a fall favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12–15 minutes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts onto lined baking sheets and bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool before frosting them generously with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg