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Description
These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful fall treat. Enjoy the warm spices and creamy frosting in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until just combined.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface and cut out cookies using pumpkin-shaped cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and milk or cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cookies and decorate as desired.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
- Store frosted cookies in the refrigerator.
- Add food coloring to the frosting for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg