What is the recipe for pumpkin cookies?

Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Yields: About 2 dozen cookies

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 10-12 minutes

Ingredients:

For the cookies:

* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

* 1 cup granulated sugar

* 1 cup packed light brown sugar

* 2 large eggs

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

* 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

For the frosting:

* 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

* 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

* 3 cups powdered sugar

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1/4 cup milk

* Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Make the cookies:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and pumpkin puree. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.

7. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and salt, and beat until smooth and creamy.

Assemble the cookies:

1. Once cookies are completely cooled, frost with the cream cheese frosting.

Enjoy!

Tips:

* You can substitute 1 cup of the all-purpose flour with 1 cup of whole wheat flour for a slightly healthier option.

* For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of regular butter.

* To add extra pumpkin flavor, add a tablespoon of pumpkin extract to the frosting.

* Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

You can experiment with different variations, like adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or sprinkles to the cookie dough. Enjoy!