Description
Soft, warmly spiced, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting—these pumpkin spice sugar cookies are the ultimate fall treat. With hints of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, they bring all the cozy flavors of autumn into every bite. Perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or a cozy afternoon with tea.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cookies:
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
⅓ cup pumpkin purée
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
Ground cinnamon (for dusting)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the cookies:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, pumpkin purée, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
In another bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until a soft dough forms.
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto baking sheets. Flatten slightly and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set. Let cool completely.
Make the frosting:
Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Adjust sugar to preferred sweetness.
Frost & Serve:
Once cookies are fully cooled, spread or pipe cream cheese frosting on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 2g