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Cozy Spiced Pumpkin Halloween Cookie Cake

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A large, soft-baked spiced pumpkin cookie cake with cream cheese frosting. It balances structure with soul, offering a tender, chewy texture and warm autumn spices, perfect for Halloween or cozy autumn evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (thick, not watery)
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (full-fat)
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2–3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10 or 12-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes with a mixer).
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and press it evenly into the bottom to create a uniform thickness.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but slightly soft. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cookie cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cookie cools, make the frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
  10. Once the cookie cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Decorate as desired.

Notes

Ensure pumpkin puree is 100% pure, not pie filling. Measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling off to avoid dry cookies. Cool the cookie cake completely before frosting to prevent melting. For a softer texture, bake at 325°F; for chewier, stick to 350°F.

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Keywords: pumpkin cookie cake, halloween dessert, spiced pumpkin cookies, cream cheese frosting, autumn baking, easy cookie cake, fall treats

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