Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
If you’re in search of a comforting treat that captures the essence of fall, these Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are your answer! With their tender texture and delightful blend of warm spices, these cookies will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy nights at home, they are simple to make and loved by all. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, each bite is a delicious celebration of autumn flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ⅓ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (for rolling)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- 3. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- 4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and spices.
- 5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- 6. Roll chilled dough into balls, coat in a sugar-cinnamon mix, and place on lined baking sheets.
- 7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly browned at the edges but soft in the center.
- 8. Cool completely before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg