Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies topped with rich Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft, chewy cookies are infused with warm pumpkin and aromatic spices, making them the perfect treat for any autumn gathering or holiday celebration. The creamy frosting adds a delightful tang that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cookies, ensuring every bite is a memorable experience. Whether you’re hosting a festive party or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, these cookies will bring warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 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
- For the frosting: 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 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, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually stir in flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for about 25 minutes.
- Roll into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes until lightly golden.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Once cooled, frost each cookie and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg