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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are soft, chewy, and perfect for fall gatherings.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, desserts, fall treats, Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree adds moisture and autumn flavor
  • ½ cup granulated sugar sweetens the dough
  • ¼ cup brown sugar provides caramel flavor
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg yolk for richness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour forms the base
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder helps cookies rise
  • ¼ teaspoon salt balances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon brings warmth
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg adds nutty undertone
  • teaspoon ground cloves for depth in flavor

For the Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sweetens and thickens
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
  • a pinch of salt to enhance sweetness

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cream together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until smooth.
  • Incorporate egg yolk and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes or until set and edges are barely golden.
  • Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Beat together cream cheese and butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  • Frost the cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

For best results, use fresh pumpkin puree and avoid overmixing the dough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg