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# :jack_o_lantern: Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 4 dozen | 38 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients - Cookies

- :butter: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- :maple_leaf: 0.67 cup brown sugar
- :candy: 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- :egg: 1 large egg
- :icecream: 1 tsp vanilla
- :jack_o_lantern: 1 cup pumpkin purée
- :ear_of_rice: 2 cups all-purpose flour
- :custard: 1.5 tsp cinnamon
- :cup_with_straw: 1 tsp baking soda
- :dash: 0.25 tsp baking powder
- :salt: 0.5 tsp salt
- :chestnut: 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

## :salt: Ingredients - Frosting

- :butter: 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
- :icecream: 1.5 tsp vanilla
- :bagel: 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- :candy: 2 cups confectioners' sugar

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 baking sheets
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 large bowl
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 wire racks
- 1 bowl

## :pencil: Instructions - Cookies

### Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two baking sheets with nonstick spray or line them with parchment paper.

### Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, softened, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer at medium
speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin purée.

### Step 3

Sift the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually pour the dry
ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture and gently mix until well combined. Gently mix in the chopped walnuts
(optional).

### Step 4

Drop scoops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, allowing for a 2 inch space in between.

### Step 5

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

## :pencil: Instructions - Frosting

### Step 6

Meanwhile, make the frosting. In a bowl, beat the unsalted butter, softened, vanilla, and cream cheese, softened until
smooth and lump-free. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and creamy.

### Step 7

Spread frosting over the cooled cookies. Serve and enjoy!

## :link: Source

- <https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/pumpkin-cookies-with-cream-cheese-frosting/>

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