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Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe. These cookies are soft, chewy, and infused with rich pumpkin goodness, making them an ideal treat for family gatherings, cozy evenings at home, or festive celebrations. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon, they are sure to impress everyone from kids to adults. Easy to make with common ingredients, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Embrace the autumn season and fill your kitchen with the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked cookies that will leave you craving more!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ⅓ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (for rolling)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • ¼ tsp salt (for frosting)
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy.
  3. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Prepare cinnamon-sugar mixture and roll chilled dough into balls.
  7. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper; bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  8. Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture.

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