Description
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are the ultimate autumn treat, blending warm spices and pumpkin for a delightful flavor experience. Soft and chewy, these cookies are topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a creamy finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, they’re sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft; let cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar until desired sweetness is reached.
- Once cookies are completely cool, frost generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg