Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these soft pumpkin cookies topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the cream cheese frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk, as needed to adjust frosting consistency
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- While the cookies cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, frost each cookie generously with the cream cheese frosting.
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Notes
For best results, use fresh pumpkin puree and ensure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing. Feel free to customize the spices to your liking.