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Cookies Cream Cheese Recipe

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Deliciously soft and spiced pumpkin cookies topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. These cozy fall treats combine warm spices with pumpkin purée and are perfect for seasonal gatherings or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ginger

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the dough.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, and egg thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can cause tough cookies.
  6. Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a greased or lined baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, signaling they are perfectly cooked but still soft inside.
  8. Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack to prevent the frosting from melting upon application.
  9. Prepare Frosting – Cream Butter: While the cookies bake, beat the butter in a bowl until it is smooth and creamy, setting the foundation for the frosting.
  10. Add Cream Cheese: Beat in the softened cream cheese until the frosting mixture becomes silky smooth and homogenous.
  11. Incorporate Sugar and Flavor: Gradually add the icing sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the frosting, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  12. Frost Cookies: Once the cookies have completely cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over each one. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon for enhanced flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Ensure cookies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • You can add a sprinkle of extra cinnamon on the frosting for garnish and extra spice.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute the butter and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.

Keywords: pumpkin cookies, cream cheese frosting, fall desserts, spiced cookies, pumpkin purée cookies

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