Description

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with our Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe. These delightfully soft and fluffy cookies are infused with rich pumpkin puree and warm spices, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Topped with a creamy frosting, they are not only visually appealing but also a hit among both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg, room temperature
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp cinnamon
⅓ tsp salt
¼ tsp ginger
¼ tsp nutmeg
⅓ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
½ tsp cinnamon (for coating)
8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
¼ tsp salt (for frosting)
2 ½ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy.
Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and nutmeg.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients; refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
Prepare cinnamon-sugar mixture; roll chilled dough into balls and coat in cinnamon sugar.
Flatten slightly on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes.
Let cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 140
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: For extra softness, don’t overmix the dough and always chill it before baking. Feel free to substitute pumpkin puree with sweet potato or butternut squash puree. Customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips for additional flavor.