Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these soft pumpkin cookies topped with rich cream cheese icing. Perfect for chilly evenings and festive gatherings, they are easy to make and will delight family and friends alike. Experience the joy of baking as warm spices fill your kitchen and create unforgettable memories!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in pumpkin puree and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; allow to cool.
- For icing, beat cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg