gluten-free pumpkin cookies

Simple and quick, these gluten-free pumpkin cookies require no chilling and are ready in under 30 minutes. They have a rich pumpkin flavor and are topped with a tangy creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a treat on the go, these cookies taste just like Fall!

Let's make gluten-free pumpkin cookies! Gather your ingredients.

Add the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to a mixing bowl.

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Whisk to combine and set aside.

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In a separate bowl, add the brown sugar, melted butter, pumpkin puree, molasses and vanilla.

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Mix until smooth.

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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

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Mix until no more steaks of flour remain. There’s no need to chill the dough.

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Use a cookie scoop to portion out cookie dough into 2 tablespoon-sized balls.

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Place cookie dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are no longer shiny.

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Let cool on a wire rack while you make the cream cheese frosting.

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Add the butter and cream cheese to a large bowl.

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Use an electric mixer to blend the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.

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Add the vanilla.

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Mix until combined.

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Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese and butter mixture.

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Mix on high until smooth and creamy.

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Add a dollop of cream cheese frosting to the center of each cookie.

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Use an offset spatula to swirl the frosting leaving a border along the edges. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Serve and enjoy!

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gluten-free pumpkin cookies

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Simple and quick, these gluten-free pumpkin cookies require no chilling and are ready in under 30 minutes. They have a rich pumpkin flavor and are topped with a tangy creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a treat on the go, these cookies taste just like Fall!

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Let's make gluten-free pumpkin cookies! Gather your ingredients.

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Add the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to a mixing bowl.

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Whisk to combine and set aside.

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In a separate bowl, add the brown sugar, melted butter, pumpkin puree, molasses and vanilla.

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Mix until smooth.

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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

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Mix until no more steaks of flour remain. There’s no need to chill the dough.

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Use a cookie scoop to portion out cookie dough into 2 tablespoon-sized balls.

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Place cookie dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are no longer shiny.

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Let cool on a wire rack while you make the cream cheese frosting.

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Add the butter and cream cheese to a large bowl.

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Use an electric mixer to blend the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.

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Add the vanilla.

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Mix until combined.

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Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese and butter mixture.

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Mix on high until smooth and creamy.

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Add a dollop of cream cheese frosting to the center of each cookie.

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Use an offset spatula to swirl the frosting leaving a border along the edges. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Serve and enjoy!

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Grab the full recipe at the link below!

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