Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These soft, chewy pumpkin spice cookies are perfect for fall! Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they combine warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor for a delightful treat. Enjoy them at gatherings, parties, or just as a cozy snack at home!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat (optional for easy cleanup)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounce cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cookies
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Mix until creamy.
Frost the Cookies
- Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on each cooled cookie.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon or chopped pecans if desired.
Serve and Enjoy
- Enjoy with a glass of milk or your favorite fall beverage!
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Notes
Nutritional Information (per cookie, based on 24 cookies):
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 90mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 22g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 2g
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Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal
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