Delicious Pumpkin Cookies with Creamy Frosting

Delicious Pumpkin Cookies with Creamy Frosting are the perfect autumn treat that captures the essence of the season in every bite.

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

Total Time27

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cookies, Easy, Fall

Servings: 12 cookies

Calories: 150kcal

1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately to avoid overly dry cookies.
1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for optimal results.
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances the pumpkin's natural sweetness.
0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Adds a unique flavor that pairs beautifully with pumpkin.
0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.
0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature.
1 cup Brown Sugar Packed for moisture and flavor.
0.5 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness.
1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
Mix in pumpkin puree until fully integrated.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and tops are slightly domed.
Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then add milk to reach desired consistency.
Spread frosting on cooled cookies and serve.

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.