Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting (The World's Best!)

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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting (The World's Best!)
70 min.
36
111kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cookies topped with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves the rich taste of pumpkin combined with a hint of spice. With a blend of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, each bite transports you to a cozy autumn day, making them an ideal treat for gatherings, holidays, or simply to enjoy with a cup of coffee.

What sets these cookies apart is not just their incredible flavor, but also their moist texture, thanks to the addition of pumpkin puree. This ingredient not only enhances the taste but also adds a nutritious twist, making these cookies a guilt-free indulgence. The creamy frosting made from softened cream cheese and confectioners' sugar adds a sweet, tangy finish that perfectly complements the spiced cookie base.

Whether you're baking for a crowd or just treating yourself, this recipe yields 36 delicious cookies, each with only 111 calories. They are vegetarian-friendly and sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create the world's best pumpkin cookies that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 15 ounce pumpkin puree canned
  • cups confectioners' sugar 
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.8 cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and ginger together in a bowl. Beat 1 cup butter, white sugar, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and egg with an electric mixer in a separate large bowl, beating until mixture is smooth. Beat in pumpkin puree. Gradually stir dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture. Batter will be moist.
  3. Spoon batter by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. Let cookies cool for about 5 minutes on sheets before removing to finish cooling on waxed paper.
  6. Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft and creamy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories111kcal
Protein4.15%
Fat18.59%
Carbs77.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.81
Glycemic Load
6.81
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
3.5113044212694%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:110.76kcal
5.54%
Fat:2.33g
3.59%
Saturated Fat:1.36g
8.51%
Carbohydrates:21.82g
7.27%
Net Carbohydrates:21.25g
7.73%
Sugar:15.65g
17.39%
Cholesterol:10.32mg
3.44%
Sodium:48.48mg
2.11%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:1.17g
2.34%
Vitamin A:1916.27IU
38.33%
Selenium:3.13µg
4.48%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.45%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.91%
Folate:15.03µg
3.76%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.21%
Iron:0.57mg
3.18%
Vitamin B3:0.47mg
2.33%
Fiber:0.57g
2.28%
Vitamin K:2.09µg
1.99%
Phosphorus:19.73mg
1.97%
Calcium:18.56mg
1.86%
Copper:0.03mg
1.38%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.34%
Magnesium:5.23mg
1.31%
Potassium:44.15mg
1.26%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.18%
Source:Allrecipes