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Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Delight You!

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Delicious pumpkin spice sugar cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Frost the cooled cookies with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For a spicier flavor, increase the amount of spices.
  • These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://howeats.com/pumpkin-spice-sugar-cookies-cream-cheese-frosting/