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Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings (approximately 18 cookies)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these soft and flavorful Pumpkin Cookies topped with a luscious Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, these cookies offer a moist, tender texture complemented by a smooth, sweet frosting that melts in your mouth. Ideal for fall gatherings or cozy treats, this recipe is sure to please pumpkin lovers with its balanced sweetness and warm spices.

Ingredients

Spice Mix

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 teaspoon reserved spice mix

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick liners to prevent sticking during baking.
  2. Mix Spice Blend and Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground ginger to form the spice mix. Reserve 1 teaspoon of this mixture for the frosting. To the remaining spice mix, add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; whisk together thoroughly to combine all dry ingredients.
  3. Beat Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the room temperature butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Gradually add both the brown sugar and granulated sugar, continuing to beat for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the canned pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla bean paste until fully combined with the creamed butter and sugar.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to keep the dough tender.
  6. Portion and Bake Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets at least 3 inches apart, as the dough will be wet and sticky. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies are set and lightly firm to touch.
  7. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely prior to frosting.
  8. Prepare Frosting: Using a hand-held mixer, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese one piece at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
  9. Add Flavor to Frosting: Mix in the vanilla bean paste and the reserved 1 teaspoon of spice mix until well combined. If the frosting is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency for spreading.
  10. Frost Cooled Cookies: Evenly spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting over the cooled pumpkin cookies.
  11. Optional Serving Tip: Warm the frosted cookies in the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds before serving to enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Notes

  • Do not substitute pumpkin pie filling for pumpkin puree; the filling contains added spices and sugars that will affect the cookie flavor and texture.
  • Use an electric mixer for creaming butter and sugars to achieve a fluffy texture.
  • Be cautious not to overmix the cookie dough once dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies.
  • Use parchment paper or nonstick liners to ensure easy removal and clean baking sheets.
  • Softened cream cheese should be at room temperature for smooth frosting mixing.
  • If frosting is too thick, add milk sparingly until spreading consistency is achieved.
  • Microwaving frosted cookies briefly enhances the flavor and texture but is optional.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://myeasyplate.com/pumpkin-cookies-with-cinnamon-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/