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August 24, 2018 · Updated June 19, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Fluffy Pumpkin Cookies w/ Cream Cheese Frosting

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Thick and fluffy pumpkin cookies topped with luscious cream cheese frosting are one of the most heavenly fall desserts ever!

Thick and fluffy pumpkin cookies topped with luscious cream cheese frosting are one of the most heavenly fall desserts ever!

Fluffy Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

It happens every year…

We get to the end of August and I start seeing pumpkin recipes all over Pinterest. And now I’m craving all things pumpkin!!

Earlier today I pulled a loaf of gluten free pumpkin bread out of the freezer and it was absolutely heavenly with my afternoon coffee.

I’ve been saving my new pumpkin recipes for later in the Fall, but you know what? If I’m this excited about pumpkin season, there’s got to be other pumpkin fanatics out there like me!

So I’m kicking off pumpkin season on the blog with these Fluffy Pumpkin Cookies. They’re made from scratch with real pumpkin and topped with a dollop of rich cream cheese frosting. It’s pretty much the perfect combination!

Thick and fluffy pumpkin cookies topped with luscious cream cheese frosting are one of the most heavenly fall desserts ever!

Kitchen Supplies Used

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Kitchen Supplies:

  • Stand mixer
  • Cookie sheets
  • Silicone baking mats

A free printable copy of this recipe with full ingredient amounts and directions is available at the bottom of this post.

Thick and fluffy pumpkin cookies topped with luscious cream cheese frosting are one of the most heavenly fall desserts ever!

How to Make the Fluffiest Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cookies

Keep reading for photo step by step instructions and prep tips or  click here to jump to printable recipe. 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.

TIP: We love these silicone baking mats because they’re non-stick and reusable. You can wash them and use them over and over, plus your baked goods slide right off with no cooking spray needed!

Using a stand or hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (this might take a minute or two). Add the pumpkin, egg and vanilla, and beat to incorporate.

In a separate small bowl, sift together the dry ingredients, and then add to the wet ingredients. Mix to incorporate until you have a thick batter.

Use a tablespoon ice cream/cookie dough scoop to measure out the dough onto the cookie sheets.

TIP: This recipe will make about 12-15 cookies.

pumpkin cookie dough on baking sheet

Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are no longer glossy and are cooked through.

Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Fresh baked pumpkin cookies on wire cooling rack

To make the cream cheese frosting:

Use your stand mixer to beat together your frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).

Cream cheese frosting in mixing bowl

Add a generous dollop of cream cheese frosting to each of your fluffy pumpkin cookies and spread to cover the top of each cookie. I love frosting so I tend to go a little crazy with it! Feel free to use as much or as little as you like.

Enjoy!

Thick and fluffy pumpkin cookies topped with luscious cream cheese frosting are one of the most heavenly fall desserts ever!

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Thick and fluffy pumpkin cookies topped with luscious cream cheese frosting are one of the most heavenly fall desserts ever!
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Fluffy Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

If you are craving pumpkin, these Fluffy Pumpkin Cookies will hit the spot. The Cream Cheese Frosting just puts this yummy dessert over the top.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time22 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies, pumpkin, Thanksgiving
Servings: 15 cookies
Calories: 463kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

Pumpkin Cookie Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

To Make the Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar and mix until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Add the pumpkin, egg and vanilla, and beat to incorporate.
  • In a separate small bowl, stir the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into the flour, and then add to the wet ingredients. Fully incorporate.
  • Use a tablespoon ice cream/cookie dough scoop to measure out the dough onto the cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are no longer glossy and are cooked through.

To Make the Frosting

  • Combine the ingredients for the cream cheese frosting in a a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat until smooth.
  • When cookies are fully cooled, add a generous dollop of frosting to each and spread.

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 106mg | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 3330IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Be sure to pin these Fluffy Pumpkin Cookies on Pinterest:

Thick and fluffy pumpkin cookies topped with luscious cream cheese frosting are one of the most heavenly fall desserts ever!

More of our favorite pumpkin desserts:

Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding

The ultimate Fall breakfast!! These delightful Pumpkin French Toast Sticks will totally make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

Pumpkin French Toast Sticks

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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