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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cookies topped with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. These cookies are soft, pillowy, and bursting with seasonal spices, making them an irresistible treat for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. With their sweet and creamy frosting perfectly complementing the warm hints of pumpkin pie spice, these cookies will quickly become a favorite on your baking list. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, they can be prepared ahead of time, ensuring that you have a delicious dessert ready whenever the craving strikes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for sprinkling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces block-style cream cheese (softened but still cool)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened but still cool)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a mixer bowl, cream unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  4. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
  6. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
  7. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set; let cool on the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and confectioners’ sugar until combined.
  9. Once cooled, frost cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

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