Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
If you’re searching for a delightful dessert that embodies the flavors of autumn, look no further than these Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. These cookies are soft, thick, and bursting with the warm spices that make fall so special. Topped with a creamy frosting that balances sweetness with a tangy touch, they are perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With their quick preparation time and delicious aroma, these cookies will undoubtedly become a cherished favorite in your home.
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for about 25 minutes.
- Roll into balls (about 1½ tablespoons each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for around 18 minutes until lightly golden.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Cool cookies completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 87mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg