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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Family-Style

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting:
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk as needed for frosting consistency

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla, and pumpkin puree. Mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes until cookies are set and lightly golden on edges. Cool completely on wire racks.
  8. Meanwhile, make the frosting: beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Frost cooled cookies generously with cream cheese frosting.
  10. Optional: sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or decorate with festive sprinkles.