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Get the Recipe Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Brown Sugar Frosting

Everyone will fall head-over-heels for these soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies! They are irresistible with creamy brown sugar cream cheese frosting on top, creating the perfect tang with these sweet cookies. Both are filled with this season's favorite pumpkin spice. You won't be able to get enough!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 136 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
  • 2 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 258 grams
  • 1/2 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus extra for pressing
  • 1/2 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1 egg room temperature
Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 3 3 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 3 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/4 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, or in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer, cream together room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar for 1-2 minutes on medium speed, until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Add vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. Then, add the egg until fully incorporated. Add in the dry ingredients and stir until incorporated, being careful to not overbake.
  5. Optional: chill for 30 minutes for a slightly fluffier cookie. See the post for more details.
  6. Dollop a scoop or 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Dampen a flat-bottomed glass with water, then dip in a small bowl of granulated sugar. Gently press each cookie dough ball with the bottom of the glass until approximately 2 inches wide, or 1/4 inch thick. Press the glass back in the sugar between each cookie to recoat.
  7. Bake the cookies for 9-12 minutes until the edges are set and gently bounce back when lightly tapped. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
Brown Sugar Frosting
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and butter. Add the brown sugar until combined. Then, mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice until smooth and completely combined.
  2. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread approximately 1 1/2 teaspoons of frosting on each cookie. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or pecans as desired.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 95mg (4%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1042IU (21%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 136kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1042IU 21%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.