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pumpkin sugar cookies with cream cheese

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Soft and flavorful pumpkin sugar cookies topped with creamy frosting.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
  4. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are slightly golden.
  8. Let cookies cool completely.
  9. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
  10. Frost cooled cookies and serve.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Use fresh pumpkin puree for best flavor.
  • Adjust spices to taste.
  • Author: Juanita A. Smith
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: pumpkin sugar cookies, cream cheese frosting