Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft and thick, each cookie is infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices, then topped with a creamy frosting that adds the perfect sweet and tangy finish. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a quiet afternoon treat, these cookies are sure to impress everyone around the table. With simple ingredients and easy steps, even novice bakers can create this seasonal favorite. Customize your frosting with extra spices or use it as a delicious filling for ice cream sandwiches. Get ready to enjoy a comforting bite that captures the essence of autumn!
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 (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt; mix until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
- Roll into 1 ½ – 2 tbsp balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Prepare frosting by beating softened cream cheese and butter; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Cool cookies completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg