Description
Enjoy the ultimate fall treat with these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies topped with creamy Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft, spiced cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings and pair beautifully with a warm cup of tea or coffee.
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