Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Sugar Cookies topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. These soft, spiced cookies are perfect for any autumn gathering, delivering a rich pumpkin essence and warm spice notes in every bite. The tangy frosting adds a luscious finish that elevates these cookies to irresistible heights, making them an ideal treat for holiday festivities or a comforting afternoon snack. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all levels. Get ready to fill your home with the sweet aromas of freshly baked cookies!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fall
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
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool before frosting with a mixture of softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 53mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 13mg