Go Back
Delicious pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting on a wooden table.

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delightful pumpkin cookies topped with smooth cream cheese frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings and sweet cravings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Autumn
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Cookies

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Use pure pumpkin puree.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For pumpkin cookie mixture.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Also at room temperature.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For frosting.
  • a pinch of salt For frosting.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Baking

  • Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting

  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined and light.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

Assembly

  • Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on each cookie.

Notes

For enhanced flavors, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft.
Keyword Baking, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Dessert, Holiday Treats, Pumpkin Cookies