Pumpkin Cookies Cream Cheese Frosting (Printable Version)
Soft pumpkin-spiced cookies complemented by rich cream cheese frosting and a hint of cinnamon.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pumpkin Cookies
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2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, plus extra for sprinkling
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½ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
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1 ¼ cups (305 g) canned pumpkin puree
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
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8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese, block-style, softened but still cool
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¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened but still cool
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 ¾ cups (210 g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until evenly combined.
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In a mixer, beat unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
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Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and blend until just combined, scraping the bowl sides as needed.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just incorporated, forming a soft, slightly sticky dough.
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Using a heaping tablespoon or medium cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
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Bake at 350°F for 13 to 15 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Beat cream cheese and butter together on medium-high speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add vanilla extract and sifted confectioners’ sugar, mixing until just combined for another 30 seconds.
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Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookies using an offset spatula or knife. Sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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For best results, ensure butter and egg are at room temperature before mixing.
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Do not over-mix the dough once dry ingredients are added to maintain tender cookie texture.