Description
These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are soft, fluffy, and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, they’re the perfect fall treat for cozy evenings or holiday gifts.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, pumpkin puree, and sugar. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Once cookies are completely cool, frost generously and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature.
- Dough can be refrigerated for 15-20 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
