If you’re in the mood for a delightful treat that captures the essence of fall, look no further than these soft and spicy pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting. They are the perfect blend of moist pumpkin goodness and sweet, tangy frosting that will surely become a seasonal favorite.
These pumpkin cookies are not just any cookies; they’re a cozy hug in dessert form. Each bite is packed with warm spices, and the cream cheese frosting adds a rich, velvety finish that elevates them to another level. Whether you’re sharing them at a gathering or enjoying them with a cup of coffee, they are sure to impress!
The Ultimate Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These pumpkin cookies are rich and soft, bursting with the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin. The addition of cream cheese frosting provides a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, creating a decadent treat that pairs beautifully with a warm beverage.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Shape Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
