Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (2-3 minutes).
4. Beat in the egg, then add pumpkin puree and vanilla; mix until smooth.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden; cool for 5 minutes on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
8. For frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy, mixing in vanilla and salt.
9. Frost cooled cookies generously.