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Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Delight in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Cookies topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Soft, moist pumpkin-infused cookies bursting with aromatic spices and finished with a creamy, smooth frosting make a perfect treat for autumn gatherings or festive celebrations.

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

Sugar & Butter

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature for the cookies.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process helps create a tender texture.
  3. Add pumpkin and vanilla: Mix in the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, adding moisture and rich flavor to the dough.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Shape cookies: Scoop dough into 2 tablespoon-sized balls, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and gently flatten each ball to prepare for even baking.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until edges are set and lightly golden. Remove from oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Prepare frosting: While cookies cool, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is silky and spreadable.
  8. Frost and serve: Once the cookies are completely cool, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over each cookie. Optionally sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon for extra spice. Store frosted cookies in the refrigerator to keep fresh.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter for the frosting are at room temperature to achieve a smooth consistency.
  • For softer cookies, avoid flattening the dough balls too much before baking.
  • You can substitute pumpkin pie spice with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if unavailable.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Spice Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Cookies, Autumn Dessert, Spiced Cookies, Pumpkin Recipe

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