Description

Enjoy the delightful taste of these pumpkin cookies topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. This simple recipe brings together fluffy cookies, sweet frosting, and charming fall sprinkles, making it a must-try for festive gatherings or cozy treats at home.

Ingredients

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1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup butter softened
8 ounces cream cheese softened
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup fall sprinkles

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Add baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, kosher salt, and all purpose flour to the mixture. Stir until just combined.
Cover the dough and chill for at least one hour, up to 8 hours for better flavor and texture.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
Scoop 2 tablespoons of cookie batter onto the baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, until the tops are set and edges turn light golden brown.
Let cookies sit for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Continue with remaining batter, allowing cookies to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure the dough is well chilled for the best texture in the cookies.
You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor if desired.
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg