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Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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A cozy fall treat, these Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting combine warm spices and smooth pumpkin purée for soft, flavorful cookies topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

Sugars

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese (at room temp)
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the batter.
  3. Add Pumpkin and Vanilla: Mix in the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract until fully combined, incorporating moisture and flavor into the dough.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape and Bake Cookies: Roll the dough into 2 tablespoon-sized balls, place them on a baking sheet, and flatten slightly. Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are soft. Remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, cream the room temperature cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract and beat until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
  7. Frost and Store: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top. Optionally sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon for extra spice. Store the frosted cookies in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and the frosting firm.

Notes

  • Be sure the pumpkin purée is well-drained if very watery to avoid soggy dough.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smooth frosting without lumps.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
  • If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the powdered sugar in the frosting slightly.

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Keywords: pumpkin spice cookies, cream cheese frosting, fall cookies, autumn desserts, pumpkin purée cookies

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