Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly spiced and soft, these delightful treats are a must for any autumn gathering. The combination of pumpkin puree and warm spices creates a cozy flavor profile that pairs beautifully with the creamy, tangy frosting. Whether you’re hosting a fall party or simply craving something sweet, these cookies will impress everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and easy steps, baking these cookies is a breeze, making them an ideal choice for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 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
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add in the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Drop onto prepared baking sheets while spacing them evenly apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set. The tops should no longer look wet. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While cookies cool, prepare your frosting by beating together cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency if necessary with more powdered sugar.
- Once cookies have completely cooled, frost generously with your cream cheese mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg