Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies. This delightful recipe combines creamy pumpkin puree with a blend of cozy spices, resulting in irresistibly soft and flavorful cookies. Perfect for any gathering or cozy night in, these cookies can be enjoyed plain or topped with a rich cream cheese frosting for an extra touch of sweetness. With their inviting aroma and tender texture, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite for both kids and adults alike. Bake up a batch today and savor every delicious bite!
- 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 unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 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 (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and spices.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls and coat with sugar-cinnamon mixture; place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly browned on edges.
- Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg