Description
Warm and cozy pumpkin oatmeal cookies topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or a comforting treat with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- Combine and Scoop: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of cinnamon cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle a little more cinnamon on top of the frosting before serving. These cookies are perfect for fall gatherings or as a cozy treat with a cup of tea!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes