What’s in this Pumpkin Spice Cookies Recipe?
Sweet, earthy, and warmly spiced cookies are topped with a creamy, rich, and tangy cream cheese frosting.
Unsalted Butter: Adds moisture to the cookies, making them tender, and forms the base of the frosting. Sugar: A mixture of granulated sugar and brown sugar sweetens the cookies, while powdered sugar sweetens the frosting without making it gritty. Pumpkin Puree: Gives these cookies their rich pumpkin flavor and bright orange color. Make sure to use 100% pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling! Egg: Helps bind the cookies together. Vanilla Extract: Enhances the sweetness of the cookies and the frosting. All-Purpose Flour: Gives the cookies structure. Leavening: A combination of baking powder and baking soda Pumpkin Pie Spice: Adds classic pumpkin pie flavor to the cookies. Kosher Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the cookies and the frosting. Cream Cheese: Makes the frosting tangy, which perfectly balances the sweet and earthy pumpkin!
Pro Tip: Sprinkle the frosted cookies with some ground cinnamon or more pumpkin pie spice for an extra burst of flavor!
Variations on Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These soft pumpkin cookies are so delicious as is, but you can also mix in some chocolate chips, cream cheese chips, pecans, or walnuts for a bit of crunch. Try subbing some of the powdered sugar for maple syrup for a different flavor!
How to Store
Store leftover pumpkin spice cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before enjoying.
How to Freeze
Freeze iced pumpkin cookies in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag with wax paper between the layers to protect the frosting for up to 1 month. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these soft and fluffy cookies with a scoop of pumpkin ice cream and a pumpkin-flavored beverage, such as a pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin cream cold brew, or a pumpkin spice white Russian.
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