Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these soft and chewy pumpkin cookies, generously adorned with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, each bite delivers a comforting taste that’s perfect for cozy gatherings or as a delightful treat for yourself. These cookies are not only easy to make but are also sure to impress friends and family alike. Topped with pumpkin seeds and a sprinkle of cinnamon, they’re as visually appealing as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy (2–3 minutes). Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Stir in pumpkin puree until combined. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers set. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar; mix until fluffy and stir in vanilla.
- Once cooled, frost cookies generously and garnish with pumpkin seeds and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 34g)
- Calories: 133
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg