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Delight in the warm, cozy flavors of autumn with these Pumpkin Spice Cookies topped with a creamy, luscious cream cheese frosting. Soft and spiced perfectly, these cookies bring the essence of pumpkin pie into a delicious handheld treat, ideal for fall gatherings or a comforting snack with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Sugars and Spices
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 Tbsp butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature by the time your dough is ready.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates a base for soft, tender cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract, blending well so the moisture and flavor are evenly incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until a cohesive cookie dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Roll the dough into balls about 2 tablespoons each. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, flatten each ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass, and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is soft.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cookies bake and cool, make the cream cheese frosting. In a bowl, cream together the room temperature cream cheese and butter until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
- Frost and Store: Once the cookies have completely cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting on top. Optionally, sprinkle a little cinnamon over the frosting for extra flavor. Store the frosted cookies in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh and firm.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for a smooth frosting.
- Use fresh pumpkin purée for the best flavor; canned pumpkin works as well.
- If you prefer a less sweet frosting, reduce the powdered sugar to taste.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a festive touch, garnish with chopped pecans or a light dusting of cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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