Description

Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies topped with tangy cream cheese frosting—perfect for fall or any time of year. These cookies are cozy, indulgent, and sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup (230g) pumpkin puree
8 ounces (227g) cream cheese
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (240g) powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and pumpkin puree, then mix well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
Scoop out dough (about 1 tablespoon per cookie) and place on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden. Let cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy.
Spread or pipe the frosting onto cooled cookies. Sprinkle with a dash of pumpkin spice for garnish.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and chill the dough if it feels too sticky. Adjust the pumpkin spice to your taste, and don’t frost warm cookies to avoid melting the frosting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 16
Sodium: 80
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 24
Protein: 2

Keywords: Pumpkin Spice Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Desserts, Pumpkin Recipes, Holiday Cookies