Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly soft and thick, these cookies bring the essence of autumn into every bite. Infused with aromatic pumpkin spice and crowned with a rich frosting, they are an ideal treat for family gatherings, holiday parties, or a cozy evening at home with your favorite beverage. Easy to make and versatile for any occasion, these cookies will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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
- Cinnamon
- 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 mixing bowl, combine melted butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt; mix until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 25 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll dough into balls (1 ½ – 2 tablespoons each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Prepare frosting by mixing softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg