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Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Indulge in the flavors of fall with our Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe. These delightful cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a creamy frosting, they make a perfect treat for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a cozy evening at home. With their inviting aroma and comforting taste, these cookies will quickly become a seasonal favorite for both kids and adults. Embrace the spirit of autumn with every delicious bite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) 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 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Mix granulated sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl.
  7. Form dough into balls; roll in the cinnamon sugar coating.
  8. Place on lined baking sheets and gently flatten each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  10. Allow cooling before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar.

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