Description

Delight in these soft and spiced Pumpkin Cookies topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly combining warm autumn flavors with a creamy finish, these cookies are a seasonal favorite that’s both comforting and sweet.

Ingredients

Dry 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

Wet Ingredients

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 extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until evenly combined.
Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Then add the egg, canned pumpkin, and vanilla extract, mixing well to incorporate.
Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to form the cookie dough.
Bake cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft but cooked through.
Prepare frosting: While cookies are baking and cooling, beat the nearly room temperature butter and cream cheese together until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
Frost cookies: Once the cookies have completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie. Allow frosting to set slightly before serving.

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth frosting.
Do not overmix the cookie dough to keep cookies tender.
Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep frosting fresh.
For extra flavor, you can add chopped nuts or raisins to the cookie dough.