Description
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are the quintessential fall treat that will whisk you away to cozy autumn days. These soft, thick cookies are infused with rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices, then generously topped with creamy, decadent frosting. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to festive celebrations, they provide a delightful balance of sweetness and spice, making them impossible to resist. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you can bake up a batch in no time. Your friends and family will be begging for this recipe!
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, pumpkin puree, white sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt; mix until a cookie dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
- Roll into balls (1½ – 2 tablespoons each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter together; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg