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Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe

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 irresistibly soft, perfectly sweetened, and infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, making them a cozy treat for any occasion. Ideal for autumn gatherings or as an afternoon snack, these cookies are topped with luscious cream cheese frosting that adds an extra touch of decadence. With a generous yield of 36 cookies, this recipe is perfect for sharing with friends and family. Bake a batch today and fill your home with the inviting scent of pumpkin!

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
  • â…“ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • â…“ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (for coating)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • ¼ tsp salt (for frosting)
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream softened butter and sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and spices.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Roll dough into balls, coat in cinnamon sugar mixture, place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes; cool completely before frosting.
  8. Prepare frosting by mixing cream cheese, butter, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar until smooth; frost cooled cookies.

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