PUMPKIN COOKIE 🍪 🎃
Quick Pumpkin Cookie Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
For the Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin purée
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp cloves
½ tsp salt
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add pumpkin and egg.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, spices, and leaveners.
Mix dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 15-18 minutes. Let cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
3-4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Milk (optional, for consistency)
Instructions:
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk if needed for a softer texture.
Frost cooled cookies.
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Pumpkin cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the flavors of fall. Using pumpkin purée not only adds moisture but also infuses the dough with a subtle sweetness and vibrant color. The blend of traditional spices — cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves — enhances the cookie’s warmth, making it an irresistible seasonal favorite. When preparing the dough, it's essential to mix the wet and dry ingredients gently to avoid overworking the batter, which could make the cookies tough. Dropping spoonfuls onto a lined baking sheet helps ensure even-sized cookies that bake uniformly. Baking at 350 °F for 15-18 minutes yields soft, cakey cookies that pair wonderfully with the frosting. The cream cheese frosting adds richness and a smooth, tangy balance to the spiced cookies. For best results, make sure both the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature before beating. Adjust the powdered sugar and milk to achieve your ideal frosting consistency — thicker for piping or thinner for spreading. This recipe is versatile and allows for creative tweaks such as adding chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, or even a dash of orange zest to enhance the flavors further. For those looking to reduce sugar, consider substituting part of the brown sugar with a natural sweetener or adjusting the powdered sugar in the frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings, Fall bake sales, or cozy afternoons, these pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting are sure to impress family and friends alike. Don’t forget to store the frosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. Enjoy baking and savoring these classic fall treats!