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Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Irresistible Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Can substitute with fresh pumpkin puree for richer taste.
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Can substitute with cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend may be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Do not substitute with baking soda.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can replace with coconut oil for dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for caramel hint.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar No substitute recommended.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Neufchâtel cheese can be used as a lower-fat alternative.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Refrigerator
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, canned pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  3. Gradually sift in all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 25 minutes.
  5. Scoop the dough and roll into balls, about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons each. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 18 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft. Let cool on baking sheet.
  7. While cooling, prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and unsalted butter, then adding powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
  8. Once cookies are cool, frost them with cream cheese frosting.
  9. Serve and enjoy with your favorite warm beverage!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough for best results. Store cookies in airtight containers.

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