Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Delightful cookies that combine the warm spices of fall and creamy frosting for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree Canned or homemade (strained for moisture)
- 1 cup sugar Regular granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled for accuracy
- 1 teaspoon baking powder For leavening
- 1 teaspoon baking soda For leavening
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
- 1 large egg At room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 batch Cream cheese frosting For topping (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Frosting
- Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin sugar cookies!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. For longer storage, refrigerate up to a week or freeze without frosting for 2-3 months.