Soft Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cookies (Print Version)
Pillowy pumpkin-spiced cookies topped with silky cream cheese frosting - the ultimate fall treat for your dessert table.
# Ingredients:
→ For the cookies
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 cup pumpkin purée
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 cups flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 tsp nutmeg
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1/2 tsp ginger
→ For the cream cheese frosting
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup icing sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
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Add in the pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until smooth and combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined without overmixing.
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Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased or lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
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While the cookies are baking, prepare the frosting by beating the butter until smooth and creamy.
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Add the cream cheese and beat until smooth. Slowly mix in the icing sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until light and fluffy.
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Spread the frosting on completely cooled cookies. Optionally sprinkle extra cinnamon on top.
# Additional Notes:
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Ensure cookies are completely cooled before adding frosting to maintain its texture.