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Irresistible Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Soft pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting stacked on a wooden board, with one cookie showing a bite taken out.
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Soft, pillowy pumpkin cookies spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting. The perfect fall treat that’s easy to make and incredibly delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and creamy.
  4. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla. Mix well until combined.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a sticky dough forms.
  6. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12–14 minutes until set and slightly golden on the edges.
  8. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. To make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, add vanilla and cinnamon, then gradually mix in powdered sugar until fluffy.
  10. Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

Notes

  • Dough will be sticky—chill for 15–30 minutes if needed for easier handling.
  • Use a cookie scoop sprayed with oil for easier scooping.
  • Frosting can be adjusted for thickness with more or less powdered sugar.
  • Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
  • Cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.

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