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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delightfully soft and chewy pumpkin cookies topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for cozy fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened Make sure it’s at room temperature.
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened Softened at room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree and egg to the mixture, and beat until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add this to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing some space between each.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Frosting
  1. While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting by combining softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl, mixing until smooth.
  2. Once cookies are cool, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
Serving
  1. Serve and enjoy your delightful pumpkin cookies!

Notes

Try chilling the dough for about 30 minutes for a softer texture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.