Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These soft and cakey pumpkin cookies are the perfect way to enjoy the cozy flavors of fall.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so special about baking with pumpkin once the weather cools down. These cookies have a wonderful, soft texture that feels like a little bite of pumpkin pie in every single mouthful. They are always a favorite in my house during the autumn months.
My best tip for success is to make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before you start the frosting. It makes the icing smooth and easy to spread without any annoying lumps.
🧺 Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a medium bowl.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, cream the 1/2 cup butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
- 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheets.
- 7
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are set. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- 8
Beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth to make the frosting.
- 9
Spread a generous amount of frosting over the cooled cookies.
💡 Tips
Store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator since they have a cream cheese frosting. They stay soft and delicious for up to three days. If you like extra texture, feel free to sprinkle a few chopped walnuts or pecans on top of the frosting.
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