Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

5 from 2 votes

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies - soft and thick pumpkin cookies topped with a delicious cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dessert Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix together the butter, oil, pumpkin and sugar together until everything is creamy and smooth.
1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Add in the vanilla, egg and egg yolk and mix until it is well blended.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk
Add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix until everything is combined.
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Scoop balls of dough and roll in sugar before placing on a lined baking sheet. Use the palm of your hand to gently flatten the cookies to about 1/2 inch thick.
1/3 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges are set and the tops appear dry.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting mix together cream cheese, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, powdered sugar and a little milk. You can adjust the sugar and milk to get a nice spreadable consistency.
4 oz cream cheese, 3 Tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 Tablespoon milk
Once the cookies are completely cool spread the frosting over the cookies.
Let the frosting set before storing in an air tight container.