Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing
Pumpkin cookies with cream cheese icing are the ultimate fall treat, combining soft, spiced cookies with a rich, tangy frosting. These delightful morsels capture the essence of autumn in every bite, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations. With their inviting aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- For icing, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe icing on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg