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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe
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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Family-Style

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting:
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 190kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk as needed for frosting consistency

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg, vanilla, and pumpkin puree. Mix until combined.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 10–12 minutes until cookies are set and lightly golden on edges. Cool completely on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  • Frost cooled cookies generously with cream cheese frosting.
  • Optional: sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or decorate with festive sprinkles.