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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 Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly soft and pillowy, each bite is a comforting blend of pumpkin spice that will fill your kitchen with enticing aromas. These cookies are not only easy to make but also great for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, they promise to be a cherished seasonal treat. A sprinkle of cinnamon on top adds the perfect final touch, making them irresistible!

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 (plus extra for sprinkling)
  • 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 but still cool)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened but still cool)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your 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, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a mixer, beat room-temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture and combine until just blended; do not overmix.
  5. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
  6. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on a wire rack.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth; mix in vanilla and sifted confectioners' sugar until combined.
  8. Once cookies are cool, generously frost each cookie and sprinkle with cinnamon.

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