Description
Soft Pumpkin Cookies Topped with Creamy Cinnamon Frosting are the quintessential fall treat, featuring soft and pillowy cookies infused with rich pumpkin and warm spices. Each cookie is lovingly topped with a velvety cinnamon frosting that adds an irresistible sweetness, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or a delightful snack with your favorite beverage. Easy to make and visually appealing, these cookies will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and mix in pumpkin puree.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting them with the cream cheese mixture made by beating together powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg