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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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If you’re craving a warm, comforting treat, these Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect solution! Bursting with rich pumpkin flavor and adorned with creamy frosting, these cookies are soft, pillowy, and utterly delightful. Ideal for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy weeknights—these sweet bites are sure to become a family favorite. With easy preparation and versatile variations, you’ll find yourself making them time and again. Enjoy the heartwarming flavors of fall in every delicious bite!

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 (226 g) block-style cream cheese (softened but still cool)
  • 1/4 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 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In another bowl, beat room temperature butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes.
  6. For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in vanilla and confectioners’ sugar until creamy.
  7. Once cookies cool completely, frost each cookie generously.

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