Description

Enjoy the delightful taste of Soft Pumpkin Cookies, a perfect fall treat that embodies the essence of the season. These cookies are wonderfully soft and pillowy, topped with rich cream cheese frosting that adds a creamy finish to their warm, spiced flavor. Ideal for any gathering—be it Halloween parties, Thanksgiving feasts, or cozy evenings at home—these cookies are sure to impress both family and friends. With minimal effort required, this easy pumpkin cookie recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Indulge in these seasonal delights and bring warmth to your dessert table!

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (approximately)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
4 oz softened cream cheese
3 tbsp softened butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch salt (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree; mix until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet with space in between each cookie.
Bake for approximately 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden; allow cooling before frosting.
Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating together softened cream cheese and butter; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
Once cookies are cool, frost generously.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 110
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: <2g
Cholesterol: 15mg