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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Autumn Desserts, Baking, cream cheese frosting, fall recipes, Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Delight in these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, capturing the cozy essence of fall with each soft, chewy bite.
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Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree 100% pure, not pie filling
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar can reduce to ⅔ cup for less sweetness
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 large Egg Yolk or substitute with 1 tablespoon applesauce for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • a pinch Salt

Instructions

Cookie Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree until fully incorporated.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a separate bowl. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space in between.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers remain soft.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Frosting Preparation

  • Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and fluffy.
  • Frost cooled cookies generously with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle with ground cinnamon on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg