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Super-Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting: Best Ever Recipe

Super-Soft Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
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Deliciously soft and spiced pumpkin cookies topped with creamy, rich frosting—perfect for fall or any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  8. Let cool on a wire rack.
  9. For the frosting: beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  10. Spread the frosting on cooled cookies.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
  • These cookies can be made ahead and frozen for later use.

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Keywords: pumpkin, cookies, cream cheese, frosting, dessert

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