Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Sugar Cookies topped with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Each bite captures the essence of autumn, thanks to a harmonious blend of warm spices and the rich richness of pumpkin. These soft cookies are perfect for festive gatherings or simply as a sweet treat at home. With straightforward steps and common ingredients, this recipe is beginner-friendly yet impressive enough to wow your friends and family. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or shared at a gathering, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
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 light and fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets with space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set; let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; frost cooled cookies generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg