If you’re looking for the perfect fall treat, look no further than these soft pumpkin cookies. Bursting with warm spices and topped with creamy frosting, they’re the ultimate way to celebrate the season. The combination of pumpkin and spices creates a delightful aroma that will fill your kitchen and make your taste buds tingle.
These cookies are not just a dessert; they’re a cozy hug in cookie form. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just indulging yourself, these pumpkin cookies are sure to impress. The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the spiced cookie base.
Delicious Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These pumpkin cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The addition of cream cheese frosting elevates them to a new level of deliciousness, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 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 ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter. Mix until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly firm. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Serve and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
