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Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of pumpkin puree and aromatic spices, creating a warm and inviting treat perfect for any occasion. These cookies are soft, sweet, and irresistibly creamy, making them a hit at gatherings or a comforting dessert for quiet evenings at home. Easy to make, even for novice bakers, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite.

  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, pumpkin puree, white sugar, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  3. Gradually add flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
  5. Roll the chilled dough into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for approximately 18 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
  7. For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Once cooled, frost each cookie generously with the cream cheese frosting.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize your cookies by adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture. For an alternative topping, sprinkle cinnamon or additional pumpkin pie spice on the frosting before it sets.