Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ingredients:

For the Pumpkin Sugar Cookies:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions:

Make the Pumpkin Sugar Cookies:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

Frost the Cookies:

  1. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on each one.
  2. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or festive sprinkles if desired.

These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are soft, flavorful, and perfect for the fall season!

Servings: About 24 cookies

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