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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Delightful pumpkin cookies topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.

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
  • 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 (226 g) 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: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the wet ingredients: Add in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the buttery mixture. Beat until well combined.
  5. Add the dry mix: Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Scoop the dough: Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Sprinkle with extra pumpkin spice: For that extra flair, sprinkle a bit of pumpkin pie spice atop each dough ball before baking.
  8. Bake: Pop them in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool completely: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Make the cream cheese frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  11. Frost the cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, frost each cookie generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

For variations, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for a twist! You can freeze the cookies for later enjoyment.

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