Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Delightful soft and chewy pumpkin sugar cookies topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and drop it onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops no longer look wet. Let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them generously and serve!
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is softened to room temperature. Chilling cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes helps maintain their shape.