Delicious Pumpkin Pie Cookies

These Pumpkin Pie Cookies are a delightful treat for the fall season. Made with a soft and chewy pumpkin cookie base and topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting, these cookies are perfect for pumpkin lovers. They are easy to make and will surely become a favorite for any occasion. The warm flavors of pumpkin and spices make these cookies irresistibly delicious. So, get your apron on and bake up a batch of these delightful pumpkin pie cookies!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the canned pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix well until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix until creamy and well combined.
11. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a dollop of the cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
12. Serve the pumpkin pie cookies immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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