Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies topped with Cream Cheese Frosting. These delightful cookies blend warm pumpkin and aromatic spices, creating a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. The rich cream cheese frosting adds a tangy sweetness, making them perfect for any autumn celebration or simply enjoying at home with a warm beverage. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or gathering around the Thanksgiving table, these cookies will impress everyone. Easy to make and irresistible, this recipe is a must-try for the season!
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 powdered sugar
- Cinnamon (for garnish)
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; stir until combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 25 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls (about 1½ – 2 tbsp each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes until set but soft in the center.
- For frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter; then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg