Grandma Lou Lou's Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible taste of fall with Grandma Lou Lou's Pumpkin Cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a must-have for every autumn and winter gathering. Made with warm pumpkin spice and topped with a creamy, dreamy cream cheese frosting, they're guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for rave reviews – these cookies are to die for!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 121.7 kcal

Protein 2g

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Ingredients for Grandma Lou Lou's Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

Vegetable Oil
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
Nutmeg
Allspice
½ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon
Ginger
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (½ stick) softened butter
2-3 cups powdered sugar

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How to Make Grandma Lou Lou's Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting: Beat together 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, ¼ cup (½ stick) softened butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add 2-3 cups powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add more powdered sugar if needed to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Grandma Lou Lou's Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting?

Grandma Lou Lou's Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Grandma Lou Lou's Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting?

Grandma Lou Lou's Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting has approximately 121.7 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Grandma Lou Lou's Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting?

The key ingredients for Grandma Lou Lou's Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting are Vegetable Oil, Eggs, Sugar, Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.