Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies topped with creamy frosting. These soft, thick cookies blend warm pumpkin puree and aromatic spices, making them an irresistible seasonal treat. Perfect for autumn gatherings or enjoying at home, their sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting adds a luscious finish that complements the spiced goodness of each cookie. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, or simply craving a sweet snack, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike with their rich flavor and appealing presentation.
- 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
- 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 large bowl, mix melted butter, pumpkin puree, white sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt; stir until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 25 minutes.
- Roll into balls (1 ½ – 2 tablespoons each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 minutes until lightly golden.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Cool cookies completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (37g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg