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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Enjoy these delightful Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings and soft in texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar adds sweetness
  • ½ cup Brown sugar adds depth
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large Egg yolk binds ingredients
  • ½ cup Pumpkin puree signature flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour measured correctly
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder helps cookies rise
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt balances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon cozy autumn spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg aromatic flair
  • ⅛ teaspoon Ground cloves adds warmth
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar ensures sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract adds flavor
  • 1 pinch Salt balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack
  • Measuring Cups
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugars and butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Shape tablespoons of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  10. Spread the cream cheese frosting over each cooled cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, measure flour accurately and ensure butter is softened. Allow cookies to cool before frosting for optimal texture.

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