Pumpkin Cookies: The Best Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Delicious pumpkin cookies topped with creamy frosting are perfect for fall!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar until well combined.
- Frost the cookies once they are cooled.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some cinnamon on top of the frosting.
- These cookies can be refrigerated for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Recipes