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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

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Delightful autumn cookies made with pumpkin puree and topped with sweet cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add pumpkin puree to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about two inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
  8. For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon until smooth.
  9. Frost cooled cookies generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

Optional add-ins include chocolate chips or nuts. Chill the dough if it’s too sticky.

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