Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies topped with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies are infused with pumpkin puree and a blend of warm spices that evoke the essence of autumn. The creamy, tangy frosting adds a delicious contrast, making each bite a heavenly treat. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they will quickly become your go-to dessert 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
- Cinnamon (for sprinkling)
- 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 mixing bowl, combine melted butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls (about 1½ – 2 tablespoons each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 18 minutes until set but still soft in the center.
- For frosting: Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Once cookies are cooled, frost each cookie generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg