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Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies! Perfectly soft and chewy, these delightful treats are enhanced by a luscious cream cheese frosting. With hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, they make an ideal addition to family gatherings or a sweet surprise in lunchboxes. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, this recipe will warm your heart and home during the pumpkin season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup 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
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • ¼ tsp salt (for frosting)
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  6. Roll dough into balls and coat with a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Place on lined baking sheets and gently flatten before baking for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks before frosting with cream cheese mixture.

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