HONEY-DATE PUMPKIN COOKIES

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Just in time for harvest, here are some delicious drop cookies, plump with dates, pumpkins and nuts. The old-fashioned cream cheese frosting will remind you of Grandma's kitchen.-Eunice Stoen, Decorah, IA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon whole milk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in honey and egg. Add pumpkin and milk; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the dates, pecans and poppy seeds., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cream and vanilla until smooth. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FF free fire JK
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Milan rana
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I love the subtle sweetness of these cookies.


zhod oseanbulu
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover dates.


teboho sithole
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing!


Ruth Mawuli
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These cookies are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm, comforting, and delicious.


Sammy Dewo
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I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. They're a healthier option than traditional cookies.


Qammar ali
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These cookies are a great way to get your kids to eat pumpkin.


Sanan Marwat
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I'm definitely going to be making these cookies again and again.


Ranjha Khan
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These cookies are so flavorful, I can't stop eating them!


Salomie Pretorius
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies.


Brandy Parish
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These cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Hanel Yosef
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Femi Adedugbe
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin-flavored desserts, but these cookies are an exception. They're so good!


Emmanuel Kasonde
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We love them!


Sibusiso Zwane
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of honey, dates, and pumpkin, but these cookies proved me wrong. They're delicious!


Erin Everett
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a favorite in my family.


Barbie Zulu
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These cookies were a hit! They're so moist and flavorful, the perfect fall treat.