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Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies: The Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Delicious pumpkin spice sugar cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting are a must-try for the fall season!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting

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, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Stir in pumpkin puree.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  11. Frost the cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting.
  12. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • These cookies can be refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough.

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

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