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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cookies topped with creamy frosting. Each soft, pillowy cookie is infused with cozy pumpkin pie spice and generously frosted with a tangy cream cheese topping, making them a perfect treat for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Bake a batch today and fill your home with inviting aromas that capture the essence of autumn!

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)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. In a mixer, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  6. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on a wire rack.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla extract and confectioners’ sugar until combined. Frost cooled cookies.

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