Melt in your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 8 Oz cream cheese softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Add egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until combined. Beat in pumpkin. Lastly beat in flour.
- 2
Drop dough by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until tops are set. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
- 3
To make the cream cheese frosting: Beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy. Frost cooled cookies
Melt in your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting taste of fall in a cookie that practically melts in your mouth? These pumpkin cookies are truly the BEST, delivering on their promise of a pillowy soft texture combined with the irresistible tang of homemade cream cheese frosting. Say goodbye to dry, crumbly cookies and hello to your new favorite autumn treat.
Why These Pumpkin Cookies are Unforgettable
The magic of these cookies lies in their incredibly soft crumb, achieved by a perfect balance of ingredients that keeps them moist and tender. What truly elevates them is the generous layer of fantastic cream cheese frosting, which adds a creamy, sweet-tart counterpoint to the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg in every bite. This combination makes for a cookie that's both comforting and sophisticated, far surpassing any store-bought version.
What you'll discover is a cookie that's wonderfully soft and chewy, brimming with the subtle, earthy sweetness of pumpkin. The spices are perfectly balanced, offering a warm hug of cinnamon and nutmeg without overpowering the delicate pumpkin flavor. The cream cheese frosting is rich and smooth, complementing the cookie beautifully to create a harmonious experience. Expect a delightful treat that's easy to make, even for novice bakers, and yields a satisfyingly soft texture every time.
Customization & Variations
While delicious as is, you can personalize these cookies. Adjust the amount of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to your preference for a bolder or more subtle spice profile. For a slightly different twist, consider adding a touch of a different extract, such as almond extract, to the frosting alongside the vanilla for an extra layer of flavor. You can also vary the amount of powdered sugar in the frosting to make it sweeter or less sweet, depending on your taste.
These Melt in your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies are perfect for any occasion, from cozy weeknight desserts to holiday gatherings and potlucks. They pair wonderfully with a warm cup of coffee or tea, making them an ideal treat for a crisp autumn afternoon.