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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Delightful pumpkin cookies topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for autumn.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree and egg, mixing until well combined.
  4. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  8. Prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Frost cooled cookies with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

For added texture, consider folding in chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the dough before baking.

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Keywords: pumpkin cookies, cream cheese frosting, autumn desserts, fall baking, holiday treats

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