Description
Indulge in soft pumpkin cookies with creamy frosting Discover the best recipe for a delightful fall treat everyone will love Perfectly spiced fluffy
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2–3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice.
In another bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gently stir in the pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until set and slightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar until desired sweetness is reached and mix in the vanilla extract.
Frost each cooled cookie and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Carbohydrates: 29 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, soft cookies, cream cheese frosting, fall desserts, autumn treats
