Description
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are an irresistible fall treat that perfectly captures the essence of the season. These soft and thick cookies are infused with warm pumpkin spice flavors and topped with a creamy, tangy frosting, making them a delightful addition to any gathering or cozy evening at home. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 mixing bowl, combine melted butter, pumpkin puree, white sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add in all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a cookie dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls (about 1½ – 2 tablespoons each) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the frosting, mix softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Chill the frosting until cookies cool completely. Frost each cookie generously before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 32g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor variation, experiment with nutmeg or ginger in your cookie dough. Ensure your cream cheese is softened for easy mixing; this helps achieve a smooth frosting texture.