Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies topped with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies are infused with rich pumpkin flavor and a delightful blend of warm spices that evoke the cozy spirit of autumn. The creamy frosting adds a tangy sweetness that makes each bite simply irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or treating yourself to a cozy night in, these cookies will surely impress. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they’re a must-bake for anyone who loves the flavors of the season.
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 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- For Frosting: 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 light and fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets with spacing for spreading.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges set; cool on wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and salt until fluffy.
- Once cookies are cool, frost generously and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg