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Pumpkin spice drop cookie

Cozy Pumpkin Spice Fall Comfort

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened (for frosting)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • Ground cinnamon for dusting

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F; line sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar in large bowl 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla thoroughly.
  5. Gradually mix dry into wet on low just until combined.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart on sheets.
  7. Bake 13-15 minutes until cookies spring back lightly; cool completely on rack.
  8. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter smooth; gradually beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  9. Spread or pipe onto cooled cookies; lightly dust with cinnamon.
  10. Set frosting 10 minutes before serving or storing airtight.