Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 12 minutes

Celebrate the flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Cookies. Infused with aromatic spices and pumpkin puree, these soft and chewy cookies are topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Each bite is a taste of autumn, making these cookies the perfect treat for the season.

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Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting capture the essence of fall in every bite. The warmth of pumpkin and spices combines with the rich creaminess of the frosting, creating a delightful treat that's both comforting and indulgent. These cookies are a must-have for any autumn gathering or cozy night in.

Ingredients

🍽️ Servings: 24 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 120

Pumpkin Spice Cookies:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well.

Step 4

Mix in the canned pumpkin puree until well combined.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms.

Step 7

Drop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 11

Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous dollop of cream cheese frosting on each cookie.

Make it your own!

Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, to the frosting for extra crunch.
Dust the frosted cookies with a pinch of ground cinnamon or brown sugar for a decorative touch.
Experiment with a drizzle of caramel sauce over the frosting for a caramel pumpkin twist.

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