Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Sugar Cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Soft and spiced, each cookie is a perfect blend of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg, making them an irresistible treat for any fall gathering or quiet evening at home. The luscious frosting adds an extra layer of sweetness that beautifully complements the warm spices. With easy-to-follow instructions and minimal prep time, these cookies are perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or share them with friends and family—either way, they’re bound to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture; stir gently until just mixed.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set; cool on sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once cookies have cooled completely, frost generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg