Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing
Pumpkin cookies with cream cheese icing are the perfect autumn treat, combining soft, chewy cookies with a rich, tangy frosting. These delightful cookies fill your kitchen with warm aromas and evoke heartwarming memories of family gatherings. Ideal for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or cozy evenings, they are sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set; centers should remain soft.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy; add vanilla extract.
- Frost cooled cookies generously and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg