Description
These soft pumpkin cookies are simple to make and feature a delightful pumpkin spice flavor, topped with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- For the Frosting:
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cookies cool, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk. Add more milk if needed to reach desired frosting consistency.
- Once cookies are completely cool, spread frosting on top of each cookie.
Notes
- Ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth frosting.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should be soft and slightly chewy.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie with frosting
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg