Description
Sweet autumn whispers dance through these heavenly Pumpkin Sugar Cookies, bringing warmth from first bite to last crumb. Delicate spices and tender texture invite cookie lovers to savor seasonal magic in each delightful morsel you’ll eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
Sugars:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by heating the oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create a smooth, creamy base by thoroughly blending butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until they reach a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring until perfectly integrated.
- In a separate vessel, meticulously combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing with delicate strokes to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Using a cookie scoop, distribute uniform dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring ample spacing between each cookie.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indication of perfect doneness.
- After removing from the oven, allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them reach complete room temperature.
- Craft the luxurious cream cheese frosting by whipping cream cheese and butter until silky smooth.
- Gradually integrate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk, adjusting consistency to create a spreadable frosting.
- Once cookies are entirely cooled, generously adorn each with the creamy frosting, transforming them into delectable treats.
Notes
- Boost pumpkin flavor by roasting fresh pumpkin puree instead of using canned for a more intense, authentic taste.
- Enhance texture by chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking, preventing cookies from spreading too thin and creating a softer center.
- Make gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delightful seasonal treats.
- Create dairy-free version by using vegan butter and coconut cream cheese alternative in frosting, making the recipe accessible for more dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg