Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe. These cookies are soft, fluffy, and bursting with pumpkin goodness, making them the perfect sweet treat for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to festive holiday parties. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon, they are sure to be loved by both kids and adults alike. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, this easy recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Share these scrumptious cookies at your next gathering or enjoy them as a comforting snack with your favorite hot beverage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ⅓ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (for rolling)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ¼ tsp salt (for frosting)
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until well combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in sugar mixture, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Slightly flatten cookie balls; bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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