Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Sugar Cookies topped with Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft, spiced cookies are a perfect blend of warm pumpkin and fragrant spices, making them an irresistible treat for any autumn occasion. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, celebrating a festive gathering, or simply treating yourself to something sweet, these cookies are sure to impress. The addition of creamy frosting elevates each bite into a heavenly experience that your family and friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 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
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter for frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
- Pinch of salt for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool before frosting with prepared cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg