Description
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful fall treat that combines the warm flavors of autumn spices with the creamy sweetness of frosting. These soft, tender cookies are perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive holiday celebrations. With a rich pumpkin flavor and just the right amount of spice, they capture the essence of the season in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter; add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg