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Frosted Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy pumpkin sugar cookies, topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings and sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 baking sheets
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 cookie cutters (optional)
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
  • In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out the dough and form it into balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  • While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Once the cookies have completely cooled, spread a generous layer of frosting on top of each cookie.

Notes

- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cloves or allspice to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- If you want to make them festive, add colored sprinkles on top of the frosting. Enjoy!