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Pumpkin Pie Cookie Recipe

Delicious pumpkin pie cookies that combine the flavors of traditional pumpkin pie with the convenience of a cookie.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or fresh
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cookie Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and pumpkin puree, mixing until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Frost the Cookies
  1. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
  2. Serve and enjoy your pumpkin pie cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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