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Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Decadent Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in these Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, a soft, cake-like treat celebrating fall's flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Sweet Cream Salted Butter Can substitute with unsalted butter.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Fresh pumpkin puree is an alternative.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure freshness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt recommended.
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Adjust to taste.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg Can be omitted.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ginger Adjust according to preference.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure carefully.
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Optional; omit for nut-free version.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat recommended.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sugar alternative can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla for richer taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon For enhanced flavor.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Sift together baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and flour in a large bowl.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Add pumpkin and eggs to the mixture, and mix until well blended.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop batter onto the sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for about 12 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Once cookies are cool, frost each with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture. Avoid over-mixing the dough.

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