Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Sugar Cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. These cookies are soft, chewy, and infused with a blend of pumpkin and cozy spices that capture the essence of autumn. Perfect for holiday gatherings, Halloween celebrations, or a sweet treat at home, each bite offers a comforting taste that will impress family and friends. The luscious frosting not only enhances the flavor but also adds an eye-catching finish to this seasonal dessert. Easy to prepare and a joy to share, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your fall baking repertoire.
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets; bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on wire racks before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg