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Close up of pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting and a dusting of cinnamon served on a parchment lined wooden plate.

2-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

These 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies come together in minutes using spice cake mix and pumpkin puree. Topped with homemade cream cheese frosting, they’re soft, flavorful, and perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 20

Ingredients  

Cookies

  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin puree

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/4 block full fat cream cheese (about 2 oz) softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Optional: Ground cinnamon for garnish

Method 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together spice cake mix and pumpkin puree until combined. Using a medium cookie scoop, place dough onto the prepared sheet.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cookies are set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While cookies bake, whisk together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
  • Cool cookies completely before frosting. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Store frosted cookies in the refrigerator.
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Notes

Recipe Variations

  • Mix-ins: Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or chopped pecans for extra flavor.
  • Frosting twist: Swap vanilla for almond extract for a cheesecake inspired frosting, or use maple extract for a seasonal flavor.
  • Dairy-free option: Use dairy-free butter and vegan cream cheese for the frosting.