Description
These Frosted Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies combine classic autumn flavors with a soft, tender texture. Made with pumpkin butter and warm spices, then topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and festive fall sprinkles, they are perfect for fall gatherings and Thanksgiving celebrations.
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 and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy. Next, mix in the pumpkin butter followed by the egg until fully combined. Slowly incorporate the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, beating until everything is well combined forming the cookie dough.
- Shape and Coat Cookies: Roll the cookie dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Then, roll each ball through the cinnamon sugar to coat evenly. Place the coated dough balls 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 8 minutes, then rotate the baking sheet to ensure even baking and continue baking for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the edges begin to set but the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and let the cookies cool directly on the baking sheet.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cookies cool, beat the cream cheese and butter together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and salt, then continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost and Decorate: Once the cookies have cooled, spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on each cookie. Decorate with fall-themed sprinkles as desired to add a festive touch.
- Storage: Store the frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness and softness.
Notes
- Made with classic autumn flavors—pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg—to celebrate the fall season.
- The soft texture makes these cookies perfect for gatherings and holiday celebrations.
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- For an extra touch, chill the dough before rolling to make it easier to handle.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 189 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
