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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Soft, cake-like pumpkin cookies topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings or holiday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
  6. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cookies are set and lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  8. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  9. Spread frosting over cooled cookies and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure cookies are completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle cookies with a dash of cinnamon or pumpkin spice after frosting.

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