Description
Delight in the cozy flavors of fall with these Frosted Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies. Made with pumpkin butter, warm spices, and finished with a creamy cream cheese frosting, these cookies are perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering. Soft, flavorful, and topped with festive sprinkles, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
Frosting
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Fall sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy. Incorporate the pumpkin butter and then the egg, mixing until well combined. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, beating until a uniform dough forms.
- Shape and coat the cookies: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and then coat each ball in cinnamon sugar. Place the coated dough balls about 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies for 8 minutes, then rotate the baking pan to ensure even cooking. Continue baking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the edges begin to set but cookies remain soft in the center. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet.
- Make the frosting: While the cookies cool, beat together the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and salt, and continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost and decorate: Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on each cookie. Decorate with fall-themed sprinkles as desired.
- Storage: Store the frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- These cookies capture classic autumn flavors, perfect for fall gatherings and Thanksgiving celebrations.
- Rolling the dough balls in cinnamon sugar before baking adds an extra layer of flavor and a subtle crunch.
- Ensure cookies are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and frosting.
- Store cookies airtight to keep them soft and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 189 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
