Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect autumn treat, combining lightness and flavor in every bite. These cookies are soft and chewy, infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger that evoke the essence of fall. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, each cookie becomes an irresistible delight. Ideal for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply a cozy snack at home, they are sure to impress anyone who tries them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin purée, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet with space between cookies.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add icing sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Once cookies cool completely, generously frost them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg