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Delicious Thanksgiving pumpkin pie cookies on a festive plate

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Cookies

These delightful Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Cookies bring all the classic flavors of pumpkin pie into a soft, chewy cookie, topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a festive treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk as needed
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy; then beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set; cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. For the glaze, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Once cookies are completely cool, spread or drizzle glaze over each.

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature. Do not overmix the dough. Cookies will be soft when removed from the oven and will firm up as they cool.