Melt in Your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter (softened, for frosting)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened, for frosting)
• 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter using an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Beat until combined, scraping the bowl occasionally.
3. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until combined. Mix in 1 cup pumpkin puree and 2 cups all-purpose flour until the dough forms.
4. Drop the dough by heaping tablespoons 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops are set. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool.
5. Add ½ cup butter and 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese to a large mixing bowl. Cream together using an electric hand mixer until smooth. Add the 4 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
6. Frost the cooled cookies and enjoy!