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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Delight in these soft and flavorful Pumpkin Sugar Cookies topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these cookies capture the essence of fall in every bite, making them an ideal treat for seasonal celebrations or cozy afternoons.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, providing the base for your cookies.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, adding moisture and flavor to the cookie dough.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
  5. Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender cookie texture.
  6. Form Cookies: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring even spacing to allow for spreading during baking.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and the tops no longer appear wet. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Frosting: While cookies cool, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy, forming the frosting base.
  9. Add Frosting Ingredients: Incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the cream cheese mixture and beat until light and fluffy. Adjust the consistency with more powdered sugar or a splash of milk if necessary.
  10. Frost and Serve: Once the cookies are completely cool, generously frost each cookie with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy your delicious pumpkin sugar cookies.

Notes

  • Ensure the pumpkin puree is pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added spices and sugar.
  • For softer cookies, slightly underbake by a minute or two and allow them to finish setting on the baking sheet.
  • You can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend to make these cookies gluten-free; check that your other ingredients also comply.
  • Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Bring cookies to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Sugar Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Cookies, Pumpkin Dessert, Spiced Cookies

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