Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful taste of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies topped with a creamy frosting. Combining rich pumpkin puree and warm spices, these soft and thick cookies are perfect for any autumn gathering, from Halloween parties to Thanksgiving feasts. The addition of cream cheese frosting brings a tangy sweetness that complements the spiced cookie base beautifully. Easy to prepare and fun to make with family, these cookies capture the essence of the season in every bite. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or shared as gifts, they are sure to be a hit!
- 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 in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
- Roll into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by blending cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg