Description
These soft pumpkin cookies are moist, fluffy, and warmly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice. Topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, they’re the perfect fall dessert—easy to make, comforting, and full of seasonal flavor.
Ingredients
Cookies:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup butter softened
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin purée until smooth.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
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Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
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Scoop dough onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 11–13 minutes or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
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Cool completely on a wire rack.
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For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
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Frost-cooled cookies and serve.
Notes
Chill dough to prevent spreading and maintain a soft texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them moist.
Cookies with frosting should be refrigerated.
Add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts can enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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