Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing
Indulge in the irresistible warmth of pumpkin cookies topped with creamy icing, perfect for autumn gatherings. These soft, flavorful cookies combine the rich taste of pumpkin with cozy spices, creating a delightful treat that brings everyone together. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or share them at your next festive celebration!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the pumpkin puree and egg until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- For the icing, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies generously with cream cheese icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg