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Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

Delightful Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting capture the essence of fall in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Cream Salted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger ground or fresh
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free option available
For the Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans optional for nut-free version
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon for flavor enhancement

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat ½ cup of room-temperature butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar with an electric mixer for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate Eggs and Pumpkin: Gradually add 2 large eggs and 1 cup of canned pumpkin to the mixture, blending on low speed for another 3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon of ginger. Fold into wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of dough onto it, flattening them slightly.
  5. Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake cookies for about 12 minutes. Let them cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat 8 oz of cream cheese with ½ cup of powdered sugar until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and mix again.
  7. Frost the Cookies: Spread frosting generously on cooled cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. These cookies are perfect for fall gatherings and can be stored in the fridge or frozen for long-term enjoyment.

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