Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft and spiced, these cookies are a delightful balance of sweet pumpkin flavor and creamy, tangy frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings, they not only look festive but also deliver a comforting taste that will make them a favorite at any occasion. Whether enjoyed with coffee or as part of a dessert platter, these cookies bring joy to every bite. Easy to prepare, even novice bakers will find success with this simple recipe.
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 softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Scoop rounded portions onto prepared sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set; cool on wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- 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 (25g)
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 58mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 17mg