Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Yield: 24

Author: Jennifer Cartier

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 12 MinInactive time: 10 MinTotal time: 32 Min

Fall meets Crumbl with these Pumpkin Cookies topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This cookie is soft, spiced just right, and perfect for celebrating the Fall or even enjoying on Chinese New Year!

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Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, followed by the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
6. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet (about 2 tbsp per cookie) and space them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
8. While the cookies cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
9. Frost the cooled cookies, sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy the pumpkin perfection!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

177

Fat

8 g

Sat. Fat

4 g

Carbs

26 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

25 g

Sugar

15 g

Protein

2 g

Sodium

110 mg

Cholesterol

23 mg

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