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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting

Incredibly soft pumpkin spice cookies topped with rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall celebrations and cozy treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp milk
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Wire cooling racks
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter with both sugars using electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underdone.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Add cream until desired consistency.
  11. Pipe or spread frosting generously on completely cooled cookies before serving.

Notes

Cookies stay fresh in refrigerator for up to one week. For best results, ensure cream cheese and butter are properly softened before making frosting. Dust with extra cinnamon for garnish.