Description
Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing are a perfect fall treat that combine tender pumpkin cookies with rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. Ideal for Thanksgiving and fall dessert tables, these cookies are moist, flavorful, and easy to make, making them a favorite seasonal recipe for family gatherings and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with a mixer until creamy. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting on cooled cookies. Decorate as desired.
Notes
- Ensure not to overbake the cookies to maintain their moist texture.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For extra flavor, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough or frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg