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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Delicious pumpkin cookies topped with a creamy 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 (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 (for frosting)
  • 1 3/4 cups (210 g) confectioners’ sugar (sifted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Add in the canned pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, continue mixing until smoothly combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheets.
  8. Sprinkle a little extra pumpkin pie spice on top of each cookie before baking.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and tops appear set.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  11. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy for frosting.
  12. Add the vanilla extract and gradually beat in the sifted confectioners’ sugar until fluffy.
  13. Frost the cooled cookies with a generous dollop of frosting.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for several days.

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