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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Creamy Frosting Recipe

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Soft, melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin cookies topped with creamy frosting, packed with warm autumn spices and perfect for sharing or indulging yourself.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: A pinch of ground cinnamon for flavor

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are set and slightly golden around the edges. They’ll be soft, so don’t overbake!
  7. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool entirely before frosting.
  8. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon, mixing until creamy and spreadable.
  9. Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies. For an extra touch, sprinkle a little cinnamon or nutmeg on top.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature ingredients for smoother dough and frosting.’, ‘Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft and fluffy.’, ‘Cool cookies completely before frosting to prevent melting.’, ‘Customize the frosting with maple syrup or pumpkin spice for extra flavor.’, ‘Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.’]

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Keywords: pumpkin cookies, fall dessert, creamy frosting, autumn treat, soft cookies

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