Description
These Frosted Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are a delightful blend of classic autumn flavors, featuring a soft and chewy texture infused with pumpkin butter and warm spices. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of festive fall decorations, these cookies are perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy fall gathering.
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 ensure the cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Next, mix in the pumpkin butter followed by the egg until everything is well combined. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, beating until the dough comes together evenly.
- Shape and coat the cookies: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls, then roll each ball through the cinnamon sugar for a flavorful outer crust. 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 at 350° F for 8 minutes, then rotate the baking sheet. Continue baking for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to set but the centers remain soft. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet completely.
- Prepare the frosting: While the cookies cool, beat together the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and salt, continuing to beat until the frosting is light, fluffy, and easy to spread.
- Frost and decorate: Once the cookies have cooled completely, frost each cookie generously with the cream cheese frosting. Finish by decorating with fall-themed sprinkles 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
- These cookies are infused with classic autumn flavors and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for a perfect fall treat.
- The pumpkin butter adds moisture and a subtle pumpkin flavor without using pumpkin puree.
- Be sure the cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- The cinnamon sugar coating adds a pleasant texture and extra cinnamon flavor to each bite.
- Decorate with fall-themed sprinkles for a fun and festive look perfect for Thanksgiving.
- Store in an airtight container to keep cookies soft and flavorful for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 189 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
