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Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies Recipe with Frosting Tips

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These irresistible Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies are the perfect treat for cozy afternoons, holiday gatherings, or just because. Topped with a creamy frosting, they are everything you love about autumn wrapped up in a sweet, soft bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice blend (or mix 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ginger, and ¼ teaspoon cloves)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin spice blend.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look slightly underdone—that’s okay, they’ll set as they cool.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  8. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. If the frosting is too thick, add a splash more milk.
  9. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of frosting on each one. Sprinkle with a pinch of pumpkin spice for extra flair.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.’, ‘Use softened butter and room-temperature eggs for even mixing.’, ‘If the dough feels sticky, refrigerate it for 20 minutes before baking.’, ‘Adjust the milk in the frosting for desired consistency—thicker for piping, thinner for spreading.’, ‘If frosting is too runny, refrigerate it for 10 minutes to firm up before spreading.’]

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Keywords: Pumpkin Spice, Sugar Cookies, Fall Dessert, Cream Cheese Frosting, Autumn Treat

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