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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat for autumn, bringing warmth and nostalgia with every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade; opt for fresh pumpkin for a personalized flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar brown sugar can add a richer taste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened for a richer flavor, replace with coconut oil
  • 1 large egg or a flax egg for a vegan option
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substituting half with whole wheat adds nutrition
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for extra depth in flavor
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine softened butter and sugar, and beat until creamy. Add in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies.

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or frozen individually for longer storage. You can get creative by adding chocolate chips or dried cranberries.