Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft, spiced cookies are perfectly complemented by a rich and tangy cream cheese frosting, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or simply craving a sweet snack, these cookies deliver warmth and comfort in every bite. The delightful combination of pumpkin puree and warm spices captures the essence of autumn, while the creamy frosting adds an elevated touch that will impress both family and friends. Easy to make and versatile enough for any event, these cookies are destined to become a seasonal favorite.
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 (about 2–3 minutes).
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set; let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Once cookies cool completely, frost generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg