Description
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are the quintessential fall treat, blending the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and spices with a luscious cream cheese frosting. These cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious, making them perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy nights at home. With a straightforward recipe that even novice bakers can master, you’ll find these cookies quickly become a seasonal favorite. Indulge in rich flavors and delightful textures that capture the essence of fall in every bite.
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.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, pumpkin puree, white sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough covered for about 25 minutes.
- Roll into balls (1½ – 2 tbsp each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese and softened butter; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg