Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosted Cookies
Delightful cookies capturing the essence of fall, topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting on top and enjoy your Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosted Cookies!
Notes
Ensure butter is softened, not melted for the best texture. Avoid overmixing the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg