Description

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect festive treat that brings warmth and joy to your holiday gatherings. These soft, chewy cookies, topped with rich cream cheese frosting, are infused with the comforting flavors of pumpkin and spices, making them a delightful addition to your seasonal dessert table. Easy to make and visually stunning, they create cherished moments around the table with loved ones.

Ingredients

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1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
1 large egg
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
Allow cookies to cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks. Beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; frost cooled cookies generously.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 110
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg