Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies topped with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft and spiced, each cookie melts in your mouth, perfectly blending the rich taste of pumpkin with warm autumn spices. The creamy frosting adds a tangy sweetness that elevates these cookies to an irresistible treat, making them perfect for any seasonal celebration or cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set.
- While cookies cool, prepare frosting by beating together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg