By Molly Allen
TheKitchn.com
My pumpkin cookies embrace the flavors of fall. In this recipe, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar are creamed together until fluffy. Then I add one egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract before gradually mixing in the dry ingredients. Once these pumpkin cookies are baked and cooled, I top them with a dreamy homemade cream cheese frosting for the perfect fall treat.
Why You’ll Love It
- The ultimate fall cookies. This seasonal staple brings forward all the flavors of pumpkin spice.
- So fluffy and tender. The addition of pumpkin makes these cookies moist and tender for a cake-like cookie that melts in your mouth.
Key Ingredients
- Sugar: Granulated sugar and brown sugar are beaten with the butter as the base of the cookie dough. Granulated sugar adds a touch of sweetness and plays a role in texture, while brown sugar adds a depth of flavor.
- Pumpkin purée: Plain pureed pumpkin plays an important role in the flavor and texture of these cookies. Use pumpkin purée instead of pumpkin pie filling, which has added sugar and spices.
- Pumpkin pie spice: Brings the flavor to these cookies. You can choose to make your own with a blend of spices or grab a jar at the store.
- Cream cheese: Serves as the base of the frosting to spread on top of these cookies.
