Description
Soft, spiced, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting, these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are your new fall favorite. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, they blend real pumpkin with classic sugar cookie vibes and a swirl of creamy topping. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just treating yourself, these cookies are simple to make, easy to love, and hard to resist. Packed with warm spices, they hit all the right notes for dessert lovers and are great for anyone looking for new easy recipes, fall dessert ideas, holiday cookies, or just a comforting snack to enjoy.
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes.
7. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
9. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
10. Frost the cooled cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking, though it’s not required.
Don’t overbake—pull them out when the centers are still slightly soft for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: fall cookies, pumpkin desserts, soft cookies, cream cheese frosting, sugar cookies, easy recipe, thanksgiving dessert