Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these soft and chewy pumpkin cookies, perfectly complemented by a rich cream cheese frosting. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, making these cookies an irresistible treat for any autumn gathering. Easy to make and even more enjoyable to eat, these cookies are ideal for sharing or savoring all by yourself. Top them off with a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds for added crunch and visual appeal!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Stir in pumpkin puree until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets; space them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Once cookies are cool, frost generously and garnish with pumpkin seeds and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg