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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120
Delight in these soft and chewy pumpkin cookies topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

Baking Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (or softened coconut oil)
  • 1¼ cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 batch cream cheese frosting

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Beat in egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix, then gradually add flour until dough forms.
  • Scoop dough onto sheets, leaving space; bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Cool cookies, then frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough.
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $10.00
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin