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Irresistible Pumpkin Cookies Recipe with Cinnamon Frosting

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These irresistible pumpkin cookies with cinnamon frosting are perfectly soft, subtly spiced, and topped with creamy cinnamon frosting. They’re the ultimate fall treat that delivers cozy vibes and happy taste buds.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or make your own blend with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly puffed. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  7. While the cookies cool, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until creamy and spreadable.
  8. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread the cinnamon frosting generously on top. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

[‘Don’t skip softening the butter to ensure the cookies have the right texture and bake evenly.’, ‘Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth mixing.’, ‘Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.’, ‘Measure ingredients accurately for best results.’, ‘Let cookies cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.’, ‘Add a splash of milk to loosen the frosting if it’s too thick.’]

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Keywords: pumpkin cookies, cinnamon frosting, fall dessert, autumn treat, easy baking, kid-friendly cookies

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