SOFT PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING - Don't Lose This Recipe
INGREDIENTS
COOKIES
2 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING
6 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar & brown sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla and mix well.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture. Mix until fully incorporated. *Dough will be sticky!
4. The easiest way to scoop the dough is using a cookie scoop. You can also use a spoon, but the cookies will not turn out as uniform in size. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes.
5. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and prepare cream cheese frosting. Frost generously and sprinkle with cinnamon. Enjoy!