Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies topped with creamy frosting. These soft, thick cookies blend rich pumpkin puree with aromatic spices, creating a delightful treat for any occasion. The sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting adds the perfect finishing touch, making these cookies a must-have for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Whether you serve them at a holiday feast or enjoy them as a simple afternoon snack, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 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
- Cinnamon
- 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 mixing bowl, combine melted butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt until dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
- Roll into balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for about 18 minutes until lightly golden.
- While cooling, mix cream cheese and butter; add powdered sugar and vanilla to create frosting.
- Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg