Delicious Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Enjoy delightful Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect blend of flavors for autumn.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring Cups
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 1 cup Granulated sugar balances flavors
- ½ cup Brown sugar adds caramel flavor
- ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1 large Egg yolk enriches the dough
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract enhances flavor
- 2 cups All-purpose flour keep it light
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder provides lift
- ½ teaspoon Salt amplifies flavors
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon signature spice
- ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg adds richness
- ¼ teaspoon Ground cloves complements warm notes
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz Cream cheese softened
- ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups Powdered sugar sweetens the frosting
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting) enhances flavor
- a pinch Salt (for frosting) balances sweetness
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture and mix on low speed.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a separate bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat together cream cheese and unsalted butter, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt for frosting.
- Frost cooled cookies with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for all occasions and can be paired with warm beverages for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
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