Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Cookies topped with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft, cakey delights are infused with aromatic pumpkin spices, making them the perfect treat for any occasion—from autumn gatherings to a comforting afternoon snack. The smooth cream cheese frosting adds a delightful sweetness, complementing the rich flavors of the cookies. Easy to prepare and customizable, these cookies guarantee smiles all around!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 4 oz cream cheese (at room temp)
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin purée and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg