Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Easy Frosted Pumpkin Cookies. Soft and chewy, each cookie is infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, delivering a delightful autumn experience in every bite. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and finished with a light dusting of cinnamon, these cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll find making these pumpkin cookies a breeze. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…› teaspoon salt
- Ground cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture without overmixing.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; cookies should spring back when pressed.
- Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and salt.
- Frost cooled cookies generously and dust lightly with cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg