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Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
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Place the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Use a mixer to beat on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract and continue to beat until smooth, about 30 seconds.
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Add the flour, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Beat on low speed, scraping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed, until a smooth dough forms.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Divide the cookie dough into 16 balls, using roughly 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough for each, and arrange them spaced 1 1/2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Transfer the sheets to the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Alternately, freeze the dough balls on a small tray or large plate and transfer to the baking sheets after freezing.
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Bake the cookies on middle rack of oven until puffy and golden brown at the edges, 14-17 minutes.
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Check to see that cookies are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the cookies to rest on the sheets for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
