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Pumpkin Pie Cookies: The Ultimate Fall Dessert Recipe

Enjoy these soft, spiced pumpkin cookies topped with creamy frosting and fall-inspired garnishes, perfect for celebrating autumn.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pie filling
Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream for desired consistency
Garnishes
  • to taste chopped pecans or walnuts
  • to taste sprinkles (fall-themed)
  • to taste cinnamon sugar

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  3. Add egg, vanilla, and pumpkin; mix well.
  4. Chill dough for 1-3 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), bake cookies for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make frosting; frost cooled cookies and garnish as desired.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough thoroughly and frost cookies once completely cooled.