Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree until fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet pumpkin mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
- While cookies cool, whip together cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting, adding sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough.
