There’s something wonderfully comforting about pumpkin cookies, especially when they are topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. These delectable treats are perfect for fall gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. With their soft texture and delightful frosting, they are sure to become a favorite! Here’s how to make them.
Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Let’s dive right into how to create these scrumptious cookies! First, take a look at this tempting image:
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined and fluffy.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on each cookie. Enjoy your delightful pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting!
These cookies are incredibly soft, moist, and bursting with pumpkin flavor, complemented by the tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself!