PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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These easy pumpkin cookies are pleasantly spiced. Everyone enjoys the soft, cake-like texture, too. -Lisa Chernetsky, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add pumpkin; mix well. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Violets Monster
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These cookies are so good! I can't believe they're gluten-free.


Md Ebrahim khan
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I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a little bit healthier.


Rashid Khan
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These cookies are a family favorite. We make them every year for Halloween.


Desnovia Beukes
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great.


Hamza Arrman
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These cookies are perfect for any fall occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Sandra Cullen
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast! It was a great way to spend a rainy afternoon.


Sk Khan
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These cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it! They're so delicious and festive.


Zerah Renguul
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I love the combination of pumpkin and cream cheese in these cookies. They're the perfect fall treat!


AMORY .Y T
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Yasir Razzaq
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I made these cookies for a Halloween party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Sahela Moore
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor. The cream cheese frosting is also delicious and really takes these cookies to the next level.