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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies crowned with tangy cream cheese frosting. Cozy flavors in every tender bite.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for extra tender cookies
  • 0.75 cup softened unsalted butter for the cookie dough
  • 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract for the cookie dough
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened for the frosting
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened for the frosting
  • 2 cup powdered sugar sift if lumpy
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for the frosting
  • 1 tbsp milk or a splash of heavy cream
  • 0.125 tsp fine salt pinch, for the frosting

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and creamy.
  • Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla until smooth and combined.
  • Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no flour streaks remain.
  • Let the dough rest 10 minutes to thicken for easier scooping.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto sheets, spacing 2 inches. Gently flatten tops.
  • Bake 11–13 minutes until set and lightly golden at the edges.
  • Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then move cookies to a rack to cool completely.
  • For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until very smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, then beat in vanilla, milk, and a pinch of salt until fluffy.
  • Spread frosting over cooled cookies. Chill 15 minutes to help set, if desired.

Notes

Try stirring chopped pecans into the dough or dusting the frosted cookies with cinnamon sugar. Store frosted cookies covered in the fridge up to 4 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.