Description

Indulge in the ultimate fall delight with these Soft Pumpkin Cookies, where warm spices and fluffy pumpkin goodness come together in every bite. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, these cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings, festive celebrations, or a cozy night in. They’re easy to customize with colorful sprinkles or enjoyed plain for a classic taste of autumn. With minimal prep time and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies will quickly become a seasonal favorite for both pumpkin enthusiasts and casual cookie lovers alike.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (approximately)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well before stirring in pumpkin puree.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
Use a cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
Allow cooling before spreading cream cheese frosting generously on each cookie.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 160
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 115mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg