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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese: A Delightful Treat!

pumpkin cookies with cream cheese
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Delicious pumpkin cookies topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, and softened butter until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let cookies cool completely.
  9. In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Frost the cooled cookies with the cream cheese mixture.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon or a pinch of cloves.
  • These cookies can be frozen for later enjoyment.

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Find it online: https://101simplyrecipes.com/pumpkin-cookies-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/