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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft and pillowy, these cookies are infused with warm spices and topped with a creamy frosting that elevates each bite to heavenly heights. Perfect for family gatherings or quiet evenings at home, they offer a delightful blend of sweetness and spice that pairs beautifully with your favorite hot beverage. With a simple ingredient list and straightforward steps, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Make a batch today, and enjoy the comforting essence of autumn in every delicious morsel!

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 packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces block-style cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups 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 softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
  5. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on a wire rack.
  7. For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla and sifted confectioners’ sugar until combined.
  8. Frost cooled cookies generously and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

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