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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cookies topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft, fluffy cookies are infused with warm spices and rich pumpkin puree, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy afternoon at home or sharing them with friends, these cookies will quickly become a seasonal favorite. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up a batch in no time. Get ready to savor every bite of this comforting autumn dessert!

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
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 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 (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
  6. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Let cool on a wire rack.
  8. For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and sifted confectioners’ sugar until fully combined.
  9. Once cookies are cool, frost generously with cream cheese frosting.

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