Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Sugar Cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Soft, spiced, and utterly delicious, these cookies are perfect for any autumn gathering or a sweet night in. The warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg meld beautifully with the tangy frosting, creating a treat that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and fun to customize, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and space evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set; cool on wire racks.
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter; mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg