Description
Indulge in the essence of fall with these melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin cookies topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Bursting with warm spices and a soft, pillowy texture, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion. Whether shared at gatherings or enjoyed during cozy evenings, each bite promises to wrap you in autumn’s warm embrace.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (freshly ground preferred)
- ½ tsp grated nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the eggs and pumpkin puree until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until no dry spots remain.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges turn golden while centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese with sifted powdered sugar until smooth and spread generously over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg