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Soft & Spicy Pumpkin Delight Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze

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Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies infused with warm fall flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, topped with a smooth, tangy cream cheese glaze. These cookies are tender, aromatic, and perfectly balanced—an irresistible autumn treat.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pie filling)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2–3 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  3. In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree and egg until smooth. Add this mixture to the creamed butter and mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
  6. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and tops look puffed. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. For the glaze, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix until thick. Stir in vanilla extract and gradually add milk until pourable.
  9. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or dip them in the glaze. Let set before serving.

Notes

Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.

Increase cinnamon or add cardamom for extra spice.

Mix maple syrup into the glaze for a seasonal twist.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top for sparkle and texture.

Use vegan butter and dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free version.

Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft.

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