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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Delightful pumpkin cookies topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy treats.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for sprinkling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 8 ounces block-style cream cheese (softened but still cool)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened but still cool)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients. Beat butter and sugars until fluffy, then add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
  • Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set.
  • Cool cookies, then beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar, mix until combined.
  • Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve.

Notes

Chill the frosting slightly before applying for easier spreading.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin