Description

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly soft and delightfully spiced, these cookies offer a wonderful balance of sweet pumpkin flavor and tangy frosting, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion—from casual snacking to festive gatherings. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, they are an excellent choice for bakers of all levels. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or pack them as gifts; these cookies are sure to delight friends and family alike.

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 (for frosting)
Pinch of salt (for frosting)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves).
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set; allow cooling before frosting.
For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
Once cookies are cool, frost generously with the cream cheese icing.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg