Best Ever Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

For the cookies:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla until well blended. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are firm. Cool on wire racks.
6. For the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until creamy.
7. Spread frosting over cooled cookies.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Kcal: 200 kcal | Servings: 24 cookies