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Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Soft Pumpkin Cookies
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Soft Pumpkin Cookies are the quintessential autumn treat, combining the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices to create a cookie that is both soft and fluffy. Topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, these cookies are perfect for any fall occasion – from holiday gatherings to cozy family evenings. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no chilling required, you can whip up a delightful batch in no time. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or shared with loved ones, these cookies will surely impress with their inviting flavor and comforting texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (blotted dry)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat softened butter until creamy. Add sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice; mix well.
  3. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, then blend in the pumpkin puree until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add flour on low speed until just mixed; the dough will be slightly wet.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. For frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese together; add powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  7. Once cookies are cool, generously frost each one.

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