Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Soft, thick, and bursting with the warm spices of autumn, these delectable cookies are perfect for any gathering or just a delightful treat at home. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, enhanced by the tangy frosting that complements every mouthful. Whether it’s Halloween, Thanksgiving, or simply a chilly evening craving, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and even more enjoyable to eat, they will quickly become a go-to favorite in your seasonal baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt; mix until combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
- Roll into balls (1.5–2 tbsp each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until lightly golden.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Cool cookies completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg