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Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe. These cookies are incredibly soft, chewy, and infused with the warm essence of pumpkin and spices, making them a hit for both kids and adults. With a luscious cream cheese frosting on top, they transform into a delectable treat perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. Easy to make and ideal for sharing, this recipe will fill your home with the sweet aroma of autumn.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ⅓ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (for coating)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • ¼ tsp salt (for frosting)
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and nutmeg. Gradually add to wet ingredients until combined.
  5. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  6. Roll dough into balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned at edges but soft inside.
  8. Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture.

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