Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting—an ideal treat for the fall season. These cookies are soft, thick, and brimming with aromatic spices that evoke the essence of autumn. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they are perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or cozy nights at home. Whether you’re a pumpkin lover or simply enjoy sweet treats, these cookies will be your new favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Chill the dough for 25 minutes.
- Shape into balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 18 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- For frosting: Mix softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg