Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful way to embrace the flavors of fall. These soft, thick cookies are infused with warm pumpkin spices and topped with a creamy frosting that balances sweetness with tang. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite among family and friends. Easy to make and customizable, these cookies offer a comforting treat that will leave everyone reaching for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- 3. Gradually add flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt; stir until combined.
- 4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
- 5. Roll dough into balls (1½ – 2 tbsp each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 6. Bake for about 18 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7. For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- 8. Frost cooled cookies and optionally sprinkle with cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg