Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe the frosting on cooled cookies. Decorate if desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading during baking.
- For a festive presentation, decorate with fall-themed sprinkles or edible decorations.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freeze un-frosted cookies wrapped in plastic for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg