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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Delightful pumpkin cookies topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall or any sweet tooth craving.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool.
  8. Beat together the cream cheese and butter for the frosting until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
  9. Spread the frosting on top of the cooled cookies.

Notes

These cookies are best served fresh with coffee or tea and can be stored in an airtight container.

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