Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies topped with creamy frosting. These soft and spiced cookies, enriched with pumpkin puree and a hint of pumpkin pie spice, create the perfect treat for any autumn gathering or cozy night in. The luscious cream cheese frosting complements the warm flavors beautifully, making these cookies a delightful addition to your dessert table. Whether shared with friends or enjoyed solo, they’re sure to become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt; mix until combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls (1½ – 2 tablespoons each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for about 18 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by mixing softened cream cheese and butter until blended; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg