Description
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are the ultimate sweet treat to celebrate the flavors of fall. These cookies boast a soft, chewy texture and are infused with warm spices that evoke cozy autumn vibes. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they deliver a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess in every bite. Perfect for gatherings, holiday parties, or simply enjoying at home, this recipe is easy to follow and perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Treat your friends and family to these seasonal delights, and watch them disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Drop dough by tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set; cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg