Autumn Delight Pumpkin Cookies with Dreamy Cream Cheese Frosting
Delight in the flavors of autumn with these soft and moist pumpkin cookies, which have a perfect cake-like texture. Each cookie is topped with smooth, dreamy cream cheese frosting that will have you coming back for more!
Line two 18 x 13-inch baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves for 20 seconds.
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In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined.
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Mix in the large egg, then blend in canned pumpkin and vanilla extract. Add in the flour mixture and mix just until combined.
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Using a 1 1/2 Tbsp cookie scoop (filled just slightly heaping), drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
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Bake one sheet at a time until cookies are set, about 13 - 15 minutes.
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Cool on the baking sheet for several minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
FROSTING
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Once cookies are completely cooled, frost them with store-bought cream cheese frosting.
STORAGE
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Store the cookies in an airtight container in a single layer in the refrigerator.
SERVING
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Bring the cookies to room temperature before serving.
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