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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Enjoy delightful Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a fall favorite that combines sweet and spiced flavors for a cozy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree 100% pure pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar can reduce to 2/3 cup if less sweetness is preferred
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 large Egg Yolk or 1 tablespoon of applesauce for a vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust based on taste preference
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
  • 1 pinch Salt (for frosting)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Mixing spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Frost cookies with cream cheese frosting once completely cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Ensure cookies are completely cool before frosting to maintain texture. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.

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