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Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Cookies

Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Cookies recipe
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Pumpkin cookies have long been a fall staple in American home baking, inspired by classic pumpkin pie flavors. The Pioneer Woman’s version adds a delightful twist — creating soft, cake-like cookies topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. They’re ideal for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you crave a spiced treat.

Ingredients

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For the cookies:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ¼ cups brown sugar

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Combine dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Mix wet ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Step 4: Combine mixtures

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until combined — do not overmix.

Step 5: Bake the cookies

Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden.

Step 6: Cool completely

Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely before frosting.

Step 7: Prepare the frosting

Beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread or pipe the frosting over the cooled cookies.

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