--- comments: true tags: - cookie - dessert --- # :jack_o_lantern: Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting ![Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting][1]{ loading=lazy } | :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time | |:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: | | 4 dozen | 38 minutes | ## :salt: Ingredients - Cookies - :butter: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - :maple_leaf: 0.67 cup brown sugar - :candy: 0.33 cup granulated sugar - :egg: 1 large egg - :icecream: 1 tsp vanilla - :jack_o_lantern: 1 cup pumpkin purée - :ear_of_rice: 2 cups all-purpose flour - :custard: 1.5 tsp cinnamon - :cup_with_straw: 1 tsp baking soda - :dash: 0.25 tsp baking powder - :salt: 0.5 tsp salt - :chestnut: 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) ## :salt: Ingredients - Frosting - :butter: 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened - :icecream: 1.5 tsp vanilla - :bagel: 4 oz cream cheese, softened - :candy: 2 cups confectioners' sugar ## :cooking: Cookware - 1 baking sheets - 1 parchment paper - 1 large bowl - 1 electric mixer - 1 wire racks - 1 bowl ## :pencil: Instructions - Cookies ### Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two baking sheets with nonstick spray or line them with parchment paper. ### Step 2 In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, softened, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin purée. ### Step 3 Sift the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture and gently mix until well combined. Gently mix in the chopped walnuts (optional). ### Step 4 Drop scoops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, allowing for a 2 inch space in between. ### Step 5 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. ## :pencil: Instructions - Frosting ### Step 6 Meanwhile, make the frosting. In a bowl, beat the unsalted butter, softened, vanilla, and cream cheese, softened until smooth and lump-free. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and creamy. ### Step 7 Spread frosting over the cooled cookies. Serve and enjoy! ## :link: Source - [1]: <../assets/images/pumpkin-cookies-with-cream-cheese-frosting.png>