Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

🥘 Ingredients

• unsalted butter, softened 1 cup
• brown sugar 0.67 cup
• granulated sugar 0.33 cup
• egg 1 large
• vanilla 1 tsp
• pumpkin purée 1 cup
• all-purpose flour 2 cups
• cinnamon 1 ½ tsp
• baking soda 1 tsp
• baking powder ¼ tsp
• salt ½ tsp
• chopped walnuts (optional) 1 cup
• unsalted butter, softened ¼ cup
• vanilla 1 ½ tsp
• cream cheese, softened 4 oz
• confectioners' sugar 2 cups

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two baking sheets with nonstick spray or line them with parchment paper .
2. 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 .
3. 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) .
4. 4

   Drop scoops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, allowing for a 2 inch space in between.
5. 5

   Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks .
6. 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.
7. 7

   Spread frosting over the cooled cookies. Serve and enjoy!