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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 our Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe. These delightful cookies are soft, tender, and bursting with warm spices, making them the perfect treat for any gathering or a sweet snack during busy weeknights. The rich pumpkin flavor combined with a creamy frosting creates an irresistible dessert that will fill your home with a delicious aroma. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared with friends and family, these cookies promise to bring warmth and joy to your autumn celebrations.

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 rolling)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (for rolling)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • ¼ tsp salt (for frosting)
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined.
  6. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Roll dough into balls and coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing on lined baking sheets.
  8. Slightly flatten each cookie and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  9. Allow to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture.

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