Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
If you’re looking to embrace the cozy vibes of fall, these Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are the perfect treat! With their fluffy texture and delightful blend of pumpkin and warm spices, every bite offers a taste of autumn. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, ensuring everyone—kids and adults alike—will be reaching for seconds. Plus, the creamy frosting adds an irresistible finish that’s sure to impress. Gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in these scrumptious cookies that won’t last long once they’re out of the oven!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just incorporated. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls and coat them in a cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Allow cooling before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg