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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies: The Best Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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This Pumpkin Sugar Cookies recipe topped with cream cheese frosting is a delicious treat for the fall season. Soft, flavorful, and perfectly spiced, these cookies are sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups cream cheese frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and egg, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool before frosting.
  9. Spread cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie once cooled.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • These cookies can also be frozen for longer storage.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Sugar Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Cookies, Pumpkin Desserts

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