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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"

    - :baby_bottle: 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
    - :maple_leaf: 0.67 cup (143 g) brown sugar
    - :candy: 0.33 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
    - :egg: 1 large egg
    - :flower_playing_cards: 1 tsp vanilla
    - :melon: 1 cup (227 g) pumpkin purée
    - :bread: 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
    - :chestnut: 1.5 tsp (6 g) cinnamon
    - :chestnut: 1 tsp baking soda
    - :chestnut: 0.25 tsp baking powder
    - :salt: 0.5 tsp salt
    - :tomato: 1 cup (113 g) chopped walnuts (optional)

=== "Frosting"

    - :baby_bottle: 0.25 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
    - :flower_playing_cards: 1.5 tsp vanilla
    - :birthday: 4 oz (114 g) cream cheese, softened
    - :candy: 2 cups (226 g) confectioners' sugar

## :cooking: Cookware

- :cookie: 1 baking sheets
- :page_facing_up: 1 parchment paper
- :bowl_with_spoon: 1 large bowl
- 1 electric mixer
- :wastebasket: 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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