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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft and fluffy cookies are infused with rich pumpkin puree and aromatic spices, then topped with a creamy frosting that adds the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying on a cozy evening at home, these treats are simple to make and sure to disappear quickly. With no complicated techniques or fancy ingredients required, this easy pumpkin cookie recipe brings everyone together for a sweet celebration of the season!

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 (1 brick or 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 (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined. Gradually fold in dry ingredients.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  6. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set; cool on a wire rack.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla and sifted confectioners' sugar.
  8. Once cookies are cooled, frost generously.

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