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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 creamy frosting. These easy-to-make cookies are soft and fluffy, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. The combination of warm pumpkin spice and luscious cream cheese frosting creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups (312 g) 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 (170 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups (305 g) canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (226 g) block-style cream cheese (softened but still cool)
  • ¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter (softened but still cool)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (210 g) confectioners’ sugar (sifted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a mixer, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto a baking sheet spaced two inches apart.
  6. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and confectioners’ sugar until creamy.
  8. Frost cooled cookies generously.

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