Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Serves	Total Time
4 dozen	38 minutes

Ingredients - Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.67 cup brown sugar
0.33 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup pumpkin purée
2 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
0.25 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Ingredients - Frosting

0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
1.5 tsp vanilla
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Cookware

1 baking sheets
1 parchment paper
1 large bowl
1 electric mixer
1 wire racks
1 bowl

Instructions - Cookies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two baking sheets with nonstick spray or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, softened, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin purée.

Step 3

Sift the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture and gently mix until well combined. Gently mix in the chopped walnuts (optional).

Step 4

Drop scoops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, allowing for a 2 inch space in between.

Step 5

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Instructions - Frosting

Step 6

Meanwhile, make the frosting. In a bowl, beat the unsalted butter, softened, vanilla, and cream cheese, softened until smooth and lump-free. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and creamy.