Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. These delightful treats are soft, thick, and bursting with comforting spices, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet snack alongside your favorite hot beverage. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these cookies offer a delightful balance of sweetness and tang that will surely become a seasonal favorite. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon, these cookies are sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 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
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt; then add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 25 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls (about 1 ½ tablespoons each) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes or until lightly golden.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in vanilla.
- Once cookies cool completely, frost each cookie generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg