Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies! Bursting with the warm flavors of pumpkin and aromatic spices, this delightful recipe is perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet afternoon snack. With their soft and chewy texture, these cookies are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that adds a creamy touch to each bite. Whether you’re preparing for the holidays or simply craving something sweet, these cookies are sure to become a favorite for all ages. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they invite creativity in the kitchen—perfect for baking with kids!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 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 (for frosting)
- ¼ tsp salt (for frosting)
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Form dough into balls, roll in the sugar-cinnamon mixture, and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Let cool before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with butter, vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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