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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Enjoy these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful fall treat that's soft, chewy, and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree 100% pure for best results.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Can reduce to 2/3 cup for less sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened.
  • 1 large egg yolk Can substitute with applesauce or flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese At room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Softened.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Adjust for sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  3. Add pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture; mix until combined (2-3 minutes).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Scoop rounded portions of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but soft.
  7. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely (at least 20 minutes).
  8. Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy.
  9. Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cookies cool completely before frosting to maintain shape and texture. Store cookies airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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