Description
Delightful, pillowy pumpkin cookies topped with luxurious cream cheese frosting, capturing the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- Pinch of salt
- For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced a couple of inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cookies generously, and sprinkle with cinnamon or chopped walnuts for added flair.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender. Experiment with mix-ins like chocolate chips for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, cream cheese frosting, autumn dessert, fall baking, soft cookies