Description
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies are soft, fluffy, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. They’re perfect for fall gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
- Add granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until well combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree until the batter is smooth.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until the dough is well combined. The dough will be soft.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops are set and no longer look wet.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare the cream cheese frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
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Frost the cookies:
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of frosting on each one.
- If desired, sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top of the frosting for added flavor and decoration.
Notes
- For a stronger spice flavor, consider increasing the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg slightly.
- These cookies are quite soft and cake-like. Handle them gently to prevent breaking.
- Store the frosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.