Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2 tablespoons milk (optional for consistency)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk for desired consistency.
8. Once the cookies are fully cooled, frost them generously with cream cheese frosting and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies

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