Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are the ultimate fall treat, perfectly soft and moist with just the right amount of warm pumpkin flavor. Each cookie is topped with a layer of sweet, rich cream cheese frosting that makes every bite decadent and irresistible.
The combination of spiced pumpkin cookies and luxurious frosting creates a dessert that’s both comforting and elegant. Perfect for seasonal gatherings, holiday trays, or an indulgent snack, these cookies are sure to become a fall favorite year after year.
Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are the ultimate fall treat, perfectly soft and moist with just the right amount of warm pumpkin flavor. Each cookie is topped with a layer of sweet, rich cream cheese frosting that makes every bite decadent and irresistible.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (284g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 10 Tbsp (140g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (160g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (243g) canned pumpkin
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 5 Tbsp (70g) unsalted butter, nearly at room temperature
- 4 oz. cream cheese, nearly at room temperature
- 2 cups (248g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla exract
Instructions
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